Seafood and pasta, and voila, Greek Lobster pasta, or Astakomakaronada as we call our delicious recipe!
When you go to a good traditional Greek restaurant, and you order this amazing dish, the presentation is a feast for the eyes!
Of course, you can make it at home, because it’s easy to do, especially if you follow my recipe!
You, can substitute the lobster for a good size shrimp and add scallops and the seafood of your liking!
Here, is my recipe for Astakomakaronada! Simply the best!
If you never had it, please go a little out of your comfort zone and make it, you will be so happy you did!
- 2 lobsters cooked in plenty of cool water 6-8 minutes, start counting when the water starts to boil (save some of the water to cook the pasta, optional)
- Cook the pasta of your choice al dente (for two ) and have it ready!
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 bunch of parsley, minced
- 4 juicy plum tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste diluted in ½ cup lobster water(the water you cooked the lobsters)
- 2 cups of wine white or red
- Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and a little sugar
Here is how to make Greek lobster pasta! Astakomakaronada!
In a pan, heat the oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and parsley for a few minutes.
Deglaze with the wine and season your sauce.
Add the tomatoes and the tomato paste.
Season your sauce with, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and sugar!
Lower the heat to medium and let the sauce cook.
Cook for 10 minutes, adding some pasta water if needed
Place the lobster in the sauce, add your cooked pasta, and mix well, and there you have it: perfect Astakomakaronada or Greek Lobster pasta for two.
Grated cheese is optional. A good white wine will complement this amazing pasta dish!
And when you visit Greece, have it in mind to enjoy the perfect taste of the Greek lobster pasta, or Astakomakaronada, say it a few times so you can get the hang of it!
Litsa with Love!