"This dish is a little fiddly, but it is well worth the effort, and much of the prep can be done ahead. The sauce is rich with the essence of lobster, balanced with a good kick of hot pepper. It needs a good chewy pasta like bucatini or thick spaghetti. Featured in: Lobster Stirs Up The Sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 lobsters, 1 1/2 pounds each
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 small carrot, chopped
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1 celery rib, chopped
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1 bay leaf
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A few thyme sprigs
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 small onion, finely diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (pepperoncino)
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Salt and pepper
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½ cup white wine
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2 cups tomato purée
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 pound bucatini pasta, or other firm-textured dry pasta
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3 tablespoons chopped parsley
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1 teaspoon lemon zest