Lobster and Asparagus Alfredo
From: Better Homes and GardensOne fresh or frozen lobster tail weighing 10 to 12 ounces yields just the right amount of cooked meat for this richly sauced pasta dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Total: 25 mins
- Rate and Comment
- Add to Shopping List
Ingredients
8 ounces fettuccine
1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces or broccoli flowerets
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
6 ounces cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-size pieces (about 1-1/4 cups)
2/3 cup half-and-half or light cream
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (3 ounces)
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Coarsely ground black pepper (optional)
Breadsticks (optional)
Directions
1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook asparagus or broccoli and mushrooms in margarine or butter for 5 minutes or until just tender. Add lobster and half-and-half or light cream; heat through.
3. Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet. Then add Parmesan cheese, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg. Toss until pasta is coated. If necessary, cook for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce is desired consistency. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with additional pepper and serve with breadsticks, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 468, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 597 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 26 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
More Great Recipe Ideas from Better Homes and Gardens
- Crowd-Pleasing Casseroles
- Super Slow-Cooker Chicken
- Our Best 20-Minute Meals
- Subscribe - Free Year
- Cooking time and temperature charts
