This simple pasta makes do with tinned tomatoes and luxurious seafood.
400g good-quality dried penne
125g butter
2 cloves garlic,crushed
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
250g crushed tinned tomatoes
3 slices prosciutto,cut into julienne
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup cognac
1/2 cup cream
400g green (raw) lobster meat,cut into 1cm chunks
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley,finely chopped
Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling salted water for 7-8 minutes (about a minute or so less than directed on the packet),or until it is al dente. Drain and set aside.
Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile,place the butter,garlic and chilli in a saucepan over a medium heat.
As soon as the garlic begins to turn golden,add the tomatoes,stirring with a wooden spoon,and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the prosciutto,season with salt and pepper,then cook for 1 minute more.
Sprinkle in the cognac,then add the cream,then the lobster meat and cook for 1-2 minutes or until it is just cooked.
Add the parsley,give a final stir and toss in the penne.
Mix well and divide among 4 bowls to serve.
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