Cindi's Lobster Fettuccine Alfredo

How can you improve on Fettuccine Alfredo? Add lobster.

Ingredients...

One pound Borgatti's fresh fettuccine
4 T butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Tail and claw meat from 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb. Maine Lobster (Or more, your choice)
Chive or Parsley for garnish

Directions...

For the lobster: Most markets sell lobster meat or will cook the lobster for you so take advantage of this. Otherwise see below or click this link: How to Cook Live New England Lobsters Once cooked, rough chop lobster and set aside.

Pre-Boil 6-8 quarts of water in large pot.

Melt butter in a small saucepan, then add heavy cream and bring to a boil.

Salt the water and drop the fettuccini, boil uncovered 4-5 minutes or until desired doneness. While pasta is boiling....
Allow sauce to simmer while noodles cook. Drain noodles QUICKLY and transfer noodles to a warm bowl and add cream sauce. Toss noodles rapidly with sauce and add cheese, toss again - when sauce starts to slightly thicken, gently toss in lobster. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives. Serve immediately.

Tip #1: Should your sauce "seize up" or dry out, add some of the water you boiled the pasta in, a tablespoon at a time until it gets creamy again.

Tip #2: You can substitute Borgatti's dry egg noodles for the fresh.

Tip #3: If you are making a larger recipe, go with the larger lobster, especially if your fish market will cook them for you. They are usually cheaper and the lobster is just as tender when cooked properly - not to mention you will reap the reward of generous claw meat. And take them up on the offer to crack the claws of those 4 lb lobsters unless you have a vice and jackhammer handy.

How to Cook Live New England Lobsters

* Cooked New England Lobster Fill a large pot two thirds full with water. Add 1/2 cup of salt per gallon of water and bring to a boil.

* Place the lobster into the boiling water head first, making sure that it is completely submerged.

* Cover the pot and return to boil.

* Cook lobster according to size: 10 minutes for the first pound and 3 additional minutes for for each additional pound.

* You will know that the lobster is fully cooked when the lobster is bright red and when the antennae pull out easily.