Lasagna sarde with lobster, tomatoes and saffron

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Spiny lobsters, 1 1/2 pounds
Each, steamed 10 minutes and
Cooled
4tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil
1mediumRed onion, cut into 1/8-inch
Julienne
2Ribs celery, cut into inch pieces
1mediumPotato, cut into 1/8-inch
Dice
2Cloves garlic, thinly
Sliced
½poundsOverripe tomatoes, cut into inch dice
1cupDry white wine
1pinchSaffron
1poundsDeCecco fettucine
½cupFinely sliced chives

Directions

Remove lobster from shells and cut into ¼-inch pieces.

Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.

In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat olive oil until smoking. Add onion, celery, potato and garlic and saute until golden brown. Add tomatoes, wine and saffron and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 1 minute.

Cook pasta

according to package instructions and drain. Add lobster to tomato sauce in pan and toss through. Add hot pasta to pan and add chives.

Toss to coat and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

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