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Lobster Asparagus Pasta
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Lobster Asparagus Pasta

Creamy lobster bisque, tender asparagus, and buttery langostino come together in this quick and easy Lobster Asparagus Pasta — a restaurant-worthy meal made in just 30 minutes.
This easy dinner brings together rich seafood flavor and simple store-bought shortcuts for a cozy, elegant meal that’s perfect any night of the week.
Course Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author Susan - The Tinkering Spinster

Equipment

  • Large pot (for boiling pasta)
  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Cutting board and knife (for chopping onion and asparagus)
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula (for stirring)
  • Measuring spoons and cup
  • Grater (if grating fresh Parmesan)

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Salted Butter
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 tbsp Garlic (heaping or to taste)
  • 8 oz Asparagus Frozen or fresh
  • 16 oz Lobster Bisque Trader Joe's or Walmart work great
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan
  • 12 oz Mini Bow-Tie pasta or shape of your choise
  • 8 oz Langostino Lobster Frozen works great
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook thebow-tie pasta until al dente. Reserve some of the pasta water.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.  Add the onions and let them soften, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Cut up the frozen asparagus into bitesize chunks and add to pan (no need to thaw).  Sauté for 4–5 minutes until tender but still bright green.
  • Pour in the lobster bisque soup and stir in the Old Bay seasoning.  Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the pasta and parmesan to the skillet and combine all ingredients together.  Let incorporate for about 10-15 minutes.  The sauce will start to thicken.  Add pasta water to thicken even more as needed.
  • Stir in the thawed lobster. Simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through and the flavors come together.  
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of Old Bay or fresh parsley if you like — then dig in!