Trader Joe’s viral lobster pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz Linguine Pasta (dry, any shape you like)
• 2 pieces Lobster Tails (about 8 oz each, thawed if frozen)
• 1 cup Trader Joe's Lobster Bisque (canned, full‑fat)
• 2 cups Tomatoes (diced, fresh or canned diced tomatoes)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra‑virgin)
• 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (adjust to heat preference)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (zested from one lemon)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• to taste Salt (preferably kosher)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Dice the tomatoes, zest and juice the lemon, grate the Parmesan, and chop the parsley. Set each aside in separate small bowls.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 9‑10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta in a colander.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 212°F

3. Sauté Tomatoes

   While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3‑4 minutes until they begin to soften.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

4. Season Tomatoes

   Season the tomatoes with a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper. Stir to combine.

   Time: PT1M

5. Add Lobster and Bisque

   Add the lobster tails to the skillet, then pour in the Trader Joe's lobster bisque. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 4‑5 minutes, turning the tails once, until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

6. Flavor the Sauce

   Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

   Time: PT1M

7. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Add the drained linguine to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches a silky consistency. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the top and toss again until melted and the sauce thickens.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium heat

8. Finish and Serve

   Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the pasta and serve immediately with extra Parmesan on the side.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

32 g

Carbohydrates

68 g

Fat

16 g

Fiber

4 g