Lobster Mafaldine Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Lobster

   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the lobster halves with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Grill the lobster for about 5-7 minutes, flesh side down for the first 3-4 minutes, then flip and grill for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.

2. 2

   Cook the Pasta

   In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the mafaldine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

3. 3

   Prepare the Purgatory Butter

   In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, sliced Nardello peppers, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until the peppers are tender and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Add the drained mafaldine to the skillet with the purgatory butter. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a silky sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Serve

   Plate the pasta and top with grilled lobster halves. Sprinkle with pangrattato for added crunch. Serve immediately.