Lobster with Tomato-Herb Penne Pasta

Courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood & Aquaculture

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 40 Min.

* 1 lb. lobster tail meat, cooked
* 3 Tbsp. olive oil
* 1 medium onion, minced
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 (28-oz.) can Italian-style tomatoes, drained and diced
* 1/2 c. clam juice or fish stock
* 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
* 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, minced
* 3/4 tsp. fresh oregano, minced
* 3/4 tsp, fresh thyme, minced
* 3/4 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced
* 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
* 1/3 c. heavy cream
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 lb. penne pasta

1. Cut lobster tail meat into bite-size pieces. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic and sauté 10 min. until onion is soft. Add tomatoes, clam juice, vinegar, herbs and cayenne; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5-8 min.
2. Slowly stir cream into the sauce; add lobster pieces and simmer 20 min. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until just tender; drain and return to pot. Pour the lobster sauce over and toss to coat.

* Recipe Courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.

Calories: 507;   Calories From Fat: 126;   Total Fat: 14g;   Saturated Fat: 5g;   Cholesterol: 72mg;   Total Carbs: 68g;   Protein: 28g;