Pennette with Mushroom Cream, Lobster, and Asparagus Recipe

Name: Pennette with Mushroom Cream, Lobster, and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 16 to 20 stalks asparagus; Kosher salt; 2 1/2 cups pennette; Virgin olive oil, for drizzling; About 2 cups Mushroom Cream; 1 1/2 to 2 cups Cooked Lobster Meat, cut into medium dice (see Notes); 2 tablespoons truffle juice (available at specialty groceries), optional; 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
16 to 20 stalks asparagus
Kosher salt
2 1/2 cups pennette
Virgin olive oil, for drizzling
About 2 cups Mushroom Cream
1 1/2 to 2 cups Cooked Lobster Meat, cut into medium dice (see Notes)
2 tablespoons truffle juice (available at specialty groceries), optional
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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For the asparagus:
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In a large pot of boiling salted water over high heat, blanch the asparagus until bright green and still crisp, 3 to 4 minutes, and shock in a bowl of ice water.
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Remove it by grasping the stems, rather than the tips.
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Cut off the tips about 3 inches from the top and halve lengthwise.
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Thinly slice the remaining stems.
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For the pasta:
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In a large pot of boiling salted water over high heat, cook the pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes.
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Drain and rinse in cold running water.
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Lightly drizzle with olive oil.
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To serve:
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In a medium skillet or saute pan, bring the mushroom cream to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce the heat to medium and simmer until it reduces slightly.
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Add the cooked pennette and toss until, heated through.
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Add the asparagus and lobster and heat through.
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Add the optional truffle juice and chopped chives.
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Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
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Divide among 4 to 6 bowls.
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Variation:
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For pennette, substitute penne, small tortellini, or cavatelli.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 16 to 20 stalks asparagus, Kosher salt, 2 1/2 cups pennette, and more.

Yes, Pennette with Mushroom Cream, Lobster, and Asparagus falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pennette with Mushroom Cream, Lobster, and Asparagus

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