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Cavatelli Pasta with Lobster, Spring Peas, and Mascarpone

This elegant cavatelli with lobster, spring peas and mascarpone is a sophisticated high-protein dish that celebrates the delicate flavours of the sea. By pairing succulent lobster meat with a light, creamy sauce and the pop of fresh garden peas, you create a meal that feels indulgent yet remarkably fresh. It is an excellent choice for a special occasion or a refined weekend lunch when you want to impress with high-quality, seasonal ingredients.

The recipe utilises mascarpone to bind the ingredients together, providing a velvety texture that coats the cavatelli without being overly heavy. Using fresh herbs like flat-leaf parsley, thyme, and chives adds a vibrant punch of colour and fragrance to the plate. Whether you are using fresh or high-quality frozen peas, this balanced pasta dish offers a wonderful contrast of textures that is both comforting and nutritious.

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Ingredients for Cavatelli Pasta with Lobster, Spring Peas, and Mascarpone

  • 5 (1 1/4- to 675g) live lobsters or 900g cooked lobster meat

  • 450g frozen cavatelli pasta

  • 60ml de aceite de oliva virgen extra

  • 2 shallots, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 120ml chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth

  • 230g fresh or frozen peas*

  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

  • 1/2 cup Mascarpone

  • 1 cucharada de sal kosher

  • *If using fresh peas, simmer, uncovered, in salted water until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, then immediately plunge peas into ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry. If using frozen peas, do not thaw before using.

In 10- to 12-quart pot, bring salted water to boil. Plunge in 2 lobsters headfirst, then boil, covered, 10 (for 575g lobsters) to 11 minutes (for 675g lobsters) from time they enter water. Transfer with tongs to sink to drain. Return water to boil, and cook remaining lobsters in same manner.

When lobsters are cool enough to handle, remove meat from tails and claws. Discard or reserve for another use tomalley, any roe, and shells, and wipe off any coagulated white albumin from meat. Cut meat into 3/4-inch pieces and chill, covered, at least 1 hour.

Bring large pot salted water to boil. Add cavatelli and boil until cavatelli float to surface, about 8 minutes. Drain, then immediately plunge cavatelli into ice water to stop cooking. Transfer to large bowl, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, and toss to coat.

In heavy large sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add shallots and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 1 minute. Add chicken stock, peas, parsley, thyme, chives, pasta, Mascarpone, and lobster. Stir to combine, then simmer until lobster is heated through, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.

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  • 29 Ene 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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    Editores de recetas del Reino Unido

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