Lobster pesto pasta

Step 1

Make the pesto: In a food processor, process the basil, pine nuts, cheese, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until the pesto reaches your desired consistency, about 3 minutes, stopping as needed to scrape down sides. Set aside.

Step 2

Make the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about ⅓ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta. Set aside.

Step 3

Make the lobster: Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the butter, and let it melt. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chopped lobster tails and Old Bay seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–4 minutes, until the lobster is no longer opaque. (If using lobster claws, add them to the mixture after about 2 minutes of cooking.) Remove from heat.

Step 4

Add the drained pasta to the lobster mixture in the pan. Add the pesto and a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up. Stir well to coat everything evenly.

Step 5

Garnish with more cheese, and serve immediately.

Step 6

Enjoy!