Lobster Carbonara

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-size chunks
• 1 pound linguini, cooked
• 2 tablespoons butter (margarine or olive oil can be used also)
• 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 pound fresh mushrooms (stems removed, chopped)
• 1 1/3 cups frozen peas
• 1/3 cup cooked bacon (approx. 7 pieces)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 16 ounces prepared cream or cheese sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter or heat the olive oil, then add the onions and garlic. Cook until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add mushrooms, peas and bacon. Cook until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low, add the lobster meat and red pepper flakes, stirring to mix well. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add sauce, heat through, and stir well to thoroughly mix all the ingredients.
Serve immediately over linguine and top with parsley.