Treat yourself to a restaurant-worthy dinner with this rich and flavorful Lobster and Roasted Red Pepper Penne. It’s a dish that feels elegant but is surprisingly easy to prepare at home, making it perfect for special occasions, holidays, or even just a cozy weekend meal.
The star of this pasta is tender, succulent lobster meat. Whether you’re using fresh, frozen, or pre-cooked, the lobster brings a sweet and buttery flavor that pairs beautifully with the smokiness of roasted red peppers. Blended into a creamy sauce with garlic, shallots, white wine, and a touch of cream, the roasted peppers create a silky texture and bold flavor base that coats every bite of penne.
Penne pasta holds the sauce perfectly in its ridges and tubes, making sure each forkful is packed with flavor. Finish the dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, grated Parmesan, and a squeeze of lemon to brighten up the richness.
This Lobster and Roasted Red Pepper Penne is both comforting and luxurious. It’s perfect served alongside crusty bread, a crisp salad, and a chilled glass of Chardonnay or sparkling wine. You can even prep the sauce ahead of time to make dinner come together quickly on a busy night.
Whether you’re celebrating something special or just in the mood to indulge, this pasta brings restaurant-level flavor right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 lobsters cooked and meat removed
- 1 red bell pepper roasted and sliced
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- 1 pound penne pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic cloves. Saute until the onion is translucent.
- Add the cooked lobster meat, roasted red peppers, and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta with the lobster and red pepper sauce.
- Serve hot and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.
Yum! Love pasta dishes!! 😍
Meh. Too rich for me. Also penne absorbs sauce… but this didn’t really. Might be better with something else like linguine?
I dunno, the idea of lobster with pasta sounds weird to me. Isn’t it too fancy for a regular meal? It might be good for parties, I guess.
I get what you mean, but lobster pasta is actually super tasty! It’s not just for parties. It can make a regular dinner feel special.
Why did you put so much garlic? My husband won’t stop smelling!
Took me forever to find roasted red pepper. Why can’t they sell it fresh? Anyway, the dish turned out great!
Took forever?! 🤔 How hard can it be to find pepers? Maybe you should try somethin easier next time!
I know right? Fresh roasted red peppers would be so much better! But glad your dish turned out great! Lobster is amazing!
Wow, so fancy! I felt like a chef! But my kids didn’t like it…so 4 stars for me.
This was a hit at our family dinner! The flavors blend so well together. Absolutely delicious!
So glad to hear that! I can’t wait to try this for my next get-together!
Do you really need to use lobster? Seems like a lot for a simple pasta dish.
Yeah, lobster is a bit much for pasta. I think shrimp or chicken would be just fine!
I dont see the point, I mean lobster is fancy but do we need it 4 pasta? Seems like overkill to me.
Perfect for date night! Just what we needed. ❤️
I messed up the garlic part, used too much. Now I’m stuck with garlic breath forever! 😂
Burn some incense or chew some mint! 😅 Happens to the best of us!