A delicious and impressive Lobster and Tarragon Pasta that's perfect for a special occasion like Valentine's Day. The recipe features lobster tails, fresh tarragon, and a creamy tomato sauce, served with spaghetti or tagliatelle.
1: Bring 8 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil, then drop in the lobster tails. Cook for 6 minutes, then plunge into ice water to stop the cooking.
2: Once cooled, remove the lobster meat and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Save the shells for the sauce.
3: Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat, add onion, cover until tender (20-25 minutes).
4: Add tomatoes, lobster shells, tarragon, and salt and pepper to the onions. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
5: Remove from heat, let cool, and then blend until smooth. Return to the pan and add the cream. Simmer over medium-low for 15 minutes.
6: Boil water for pasta and cook pasta according to bag instructions.
7: Adjust seasoning for sauce, add a pinch of cayenne and lobster meat to heat.
8: Serve pasta with sauce and garnish with chopped tarragon and lobster shell.
