David Pasternacks Spaghetti With Lobster And Chiles Food

DAVID PASTERNACK'S SPAGHETTI WITH LOBSTER AND CHILES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; season generously with salt. Cook lobster, excluding the tail pieces, for 5 minutes; using a slotted spoon, remove from water. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water. Set aside.
• Bring another large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti, and cook, stirring occasionally, according to package directions. Drain spaghetti, reserving 1 cup cooking water; set aside.
• In a large saute pan, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add lobster tails and cook for 4 minutes; reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic and chiles; cook for 3 minutes. Add reserved lobster. Add tomato sauce; cook until heated through. Add pasta and remaining 2 tablespoons oil along with reserved cooking water, if necessary; toss to combine. Serve garnished with mint.

SPICY LOBSTER PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chile flakes, garlic, Fresno chile and onions and cook until the onions are tender and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the white wine and bring to a low simmer. Stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until reduced slightly, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and keep warm.
• Add the lobster tails to the sauce, cover and cook for about 5 minutes (they will not be cooked through at this point). Remove the lobster to a cutting board and carefully use a knife to split open the tails on the backside. Remove the meat and coarsely chop.
• Add the lobster meat back to the sauce along with a few tablespoons of the pasta water and the spaghetti. Toss to coat, adding more pasta water if the sauce is too dry. Toss in the parsley and mint. Drizzle with a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, if desired. Serve immediately.