Spaghetti with Lobster in Bellavista

Spaghetti with lobster in “bellavista” are a refined dish that combines pasta with the prestigious crustacean for a sure-fire impressive result on the table. Here’s how you can prepare them:

Ingredients

• Spaghetti
• 1 fresh lobster (about 700-800 grams)
• Garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Chili pepper (optional)
• Chopped parsley
• Salt
• Pepper
• White wine

Preparation

1. First of all, if the lobster is alive, you will need to proceed with its cooking. Place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes to anesthetize it. Then, immerse it in boiling salted water for about 8-12 minutes.
2. Once cooked, let it cool and then gently extract the meat from the shell. Cut it into pieces and set aside the shell, which you will use for presentation.
3. In a large pan, sauté the garlic in extra virgin olive oil and, if you like, a piece of chili pepper.
4. Add the lobster pieces and toss them briefly in the pan; deglaze with white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
5. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted water following the cooking times indicated on the package to achieve al dente pasta.
6. Drain the spaghetti and add them to the pan with the lobster, adding a little cooking water if necessary to bind everything together.
7. Toss the pasta with the lobster to blend the flavors, adjusting with salt and pepper and adding fresh chopped parsley raw.
8. Serve the spaghetti using the lobster shells as decoration, placing the spaghetti in the center and arranging the shells around so that they appear as if the lobster is “embracing” the pasta.

Curiosities

Lobster is highly appreciated for its tender and flavorful meat, and in this dish it is enhanced by its presentation that will surprise your guests. In addition to being a very scenic dish, the “bellavista” preparation highlights its delicate flavor, maintaining simplicity in preparation so as not to overpower the taste of the lobster.