Quick and Easy 30 Minute Lobster Pasta Recipe

This lobster pasta recipe combines succulent lobster meat with al dente spaghetti pasta and a rich creamy sauce you simply won't be able to get enough of. I think it tastes like something you'd get at a high-end restaurant, and it's so, so easy to make!

Why This Recipe Works

Restaurant worthy. I may be biased, but I really think this creamy lobster pasta recipe is way better than anything you'd get at your favorite restaurant!

It's easy to make. All you have to do is cook the pasta, cook the lobster meat, then build the cream sauce and toss everything together. I promise it couldn't be easier, and I'll walk you through it step-by-step!

The sauce. As much as I love lobster, the highlight of this meal for me is the creamy parmesan sauce. It's so savory, rich, and perfectly seasoned. I'm obsessed!

A family favorite. It's safe to say this lobster pasta dish is a family favorite in my household. Adults and kids both love it, and it makes the perfect weeknight dinner or main course for a big family get-together. So I can guarantee your family will love it too!

Ingredients You'll Need

Another reason I love this delicious seafood pasta dish is that it's made with really simple ingredients.

Here's what you'll need to make this recipe:

• 1 lobster
• 1 lb. spaghetti
• 2 tbsp. butter
• ¼ cup green onions, sliced
• ¼ cup parsley, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper

If you have to run to the store for lobster meat, make sure to grab a little extra so you can have this Ruth's Chris lobster mac and cheese the next day. It's another one of my favorite lobster recipes, so you'll definitely want to give it a try! 

How To Make Lobster Pasta

1. Cook pasta: Set a large pot of water to boil and make the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water and set it aside.

2. Cook the lobster: Cut the lobster and remove the meat.

Roughly chop the meat. Then heat a nonstick skillet to medium high heat and add the butter. Let the butter melt, then add the lobster meat to the skillet. Cook the meat until it turns a reddish-pink color, then set it aside.

3. Make the cream sauce: In the same skillet, cook the parsley, green onions, and minced garlic until fragrant.

Add the heavy cream and freshly grated parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Add the reserved pasta water as needed until you have a creamy (but not runny) sauce.

4. Assemble and serve: Add the cooked pasta and cooked lobster meat to the lobster sauce and stir to combine. Serve the lobster pasta warm, and enjoy!

My Pro-Tips

• If you don't have a full lobster, you can swap it for 2 lobster tails or about 8 ounces of packaged lobster meat. If you're using frozen lobster tails, let them thaw overnight in the fridge beforehand.
• I like to add a squeeze of lemon juice and lemon zest to the pasta for a little boost of flavor.
• Swap parsley for fresh basil for a slightly different flavor.
• I've made this recipe with fettuccini, rigatoni, and even bowtie pasta, and it always turns out great, so don't worry if you don't have spaghetti noodles.

How I Recommend Storing Lobster Pasta

In the fridge: Store leftover lobster pasta in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

In the freezer: Allow leftover lobster pasta to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and freeze the pasta for up to 3 months.

Reheating: I like to put the pasta in a pan over medium heat and cook it while stirring for a few minutes. I'll add a splash of cream as it's cooking to help rehydrate the sauce. Alternatively, you can microwave single servings of pasta in 20-second intervals until it's reheated. Allow frozen leftovers to thaw overnight before reheating.

More Of My Favorite Dinner Recipes

• Seafood pasta salad
• Tuna and rice
• Fried mahi mahi
• Crab casserole
• Calamari steak
• Pesto pasta
• Baked Spaghetti with cream cheese
• Baked ricotta pasta