This easy Pink Sauce for Lobster Ravioli Sauce is made from only a few simple ingredients yet tastes so decadent. This cream sauce is full of crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and grated parmesan cheese. Serve it over fresh store-bought ravioli for the easiest “fancy” dinner at home. You can even add lobster tail meat on top.
I experimented with preparing the pasta with a few different sauces from lemon brown butter sauce to a white creamy parmesan sauce, but ultimately this pink lobster ravioli sauce recipe beat the other two out. This truly is the best sauce for lobster ravioli.
If you are into no-fuss cream sauce pasta recipes, try this Instant Pot fettuccine alfredo, Pink Sauce Pasta, or Pumpkin Pasta Sauce!
For a more classic cheese sauce, try my super cheesy Homemade Mac and Cheese Sauce.
For a vegetarian ravioli recipe, try my Easy Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This creamy lobster ravioli sauce is loaded with grated parmesan cheese & heavy cream.
- The sauce has a beautiful pink color from the addition of crushed tomatoes.
- The acidic lemon zest and white wine help cut the richness of the dairy.
- Browned garlic and shallot elevate the flavor of this sauce.
- This dinner recipe is super decadent and feels a little fancy, but only takes about 30 minutes to make.
What Is the Best Lobster Ravioli to Buy?
It can be purchased at Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s. Other gourmet or specialty grocery stores should carry it as well. Rana Maine (sold at Costco) is also a popular brand. It is sometimes sold frozen.
I prefer the brand from Whole Foods, Nuovo Pasta. It has a prominent seafood flavor. Trader Joe's is a great affordable option.
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- White Wine: I used Sauvignon Blanc because it is what I prefer to drink but any dry white you have on hand will do.
- Heavy Cream: You have to use heavy creamy for this recipe. Half and half will result in a sauce that is too thin.
- Parmesan Cheese: I recommend using parmesan reggiano for the best flavor.
- Lobster Ravioli: I purchased mine at Whole Foods for around $7. It seems more cost effective and much easier to purchase pre-made lobster ravioli, but you are welcome to substitute it for homemade. You can also just toss this sauce with cheese ravioli or plain pasta.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
How to Make Lobster Ravioli Sauce
Quick Overview
- Brown the shallot and mince garlic.
- Add in the herbs, spices, salt and pepper.
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine.
- Add in the tomatoes, cream, and grated parmesan cheese.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: In a skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic. Sauté until browned.
Step 2: Stir in the dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
TIP - The brown bits add a ton of flavor.
Step 3: Deglaze the pan with the white white, scraping any bits off the bottom.
Step 4: Add the crushed tomatoes, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Step 5: Turn the heat to medium low. Stir in the cream and parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer and then turn off the heat.
Step 6: Toss the lobster ravioli in the sauce and serve with fresh basil and parmesan on top.
TIP - Do not overheat the cream and parmesan or it will become grainy.
NOTE - The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
TIP - Thin sauce as needed with pasta water.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
Aside from some freshly cooked lobster ravioli to toss with this sauce, bread is a must. Here are some sides to serve with lobster ravioli sauce:
- Lobster Tails - save the shells for a stock!
- Parmesan Rosemary Bread
- Cheesy Texas Toast
- Simple Kale Salad
- Bruschetta with Mozzarella
- Feta Dip
If you need more inspiration, check out my list of What To Serve With Ravioli.
Expert Tips & Variations
- Brown the shallot and garlic. Caramelizing these adds so much flavor to the sauce.
- Use parmesan reggiano. I know this is a bit of a splurge item, but it really does have the best flavor. I recommend picking up a small chunk of it and grating it with a microplane grater. The fine pieces of cheese melt seamlessly into the sauce.
- Do not overheat the sauce. Once the cream and cheese have been added, avoid overheating the sauce. This will cause it to over thicken and potentially become grainy.
- Save some pasta water. If the sauce congeals or thickens up too much, add a small splash of pasta water to thin it out. Do not add too much or the sauce will become watery.
- Make it spicy. Add a pinch of red chili flakes or cajun seasoning.
- Add protein. Top this ravioli with sautéd shrimp or lump lobster tail meat. Most grocery stores sell 4 ounce tails you can poach in butter. The leftover shells are great for making a stock, which can be added to the sauce instead of pasta water. This will infuse the sauce with even more seafood flavor.
Storing Leftovers
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the leftover sauce in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of broth or cream to thin it out if needed.
Wine Pairings
Look for a wine that is bright, crispy, light, and acidic. Any wine is better than no wine, but here are some of my go-to pairings for this ravioli:
- Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand: zesty & citrusy
- Brut Champagne or Prosecco: dry & crisp
- Rose: bright & melon notes
- Pinot Noir: fresh & fruity
Recipe FAQs
This creamy pink sauce is my first choice for lobster ravioli. It is creamy & robust and compliments the sweetness of the lobster. However, if you are looking for other options, see my post about The Best 10 Sauces for Lobster Ravioli.
Fresh ravioli takes 1-2 minutes to cook. Frozen will take 5-6 minutes.
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Pink Sauce for Lobster Ravoili
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot, diced finely
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- ¼ cup dry white wine*
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- zest from ½ lemon, optional
- ½ cup heavy cream*
- ¼ cup grated parmesan, plus more for serving*
For Serving
- 9 ounces fresh store-bought or homemade lobster ravioli, prepared according to the instructions on the package*
- fresh basil or parsley
Instructions:
- Review all recipe notes and instructions before beginning.
- In a skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic. Sauté until browned.
- Stir in the dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with the white white, scraping any bits off the bottom.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Turn the heat to medium low. Stir in the cream and parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer and then turn off the heat.
- Toss the lobster ravioli in the sauce and serve with fresh basil and parmesan on top.
Notes:
- Brown the shallot and garlic. Caramelizing these adds so much flavor to the sauce.
- Use parmesan reggiano. I know this is a bit of a splurge item, but it really does have the best flavor. I recommend picking up a small chunk of it and grating it with a microplane grater. The fine pieces of cheese melt seamlessly into the sauce.
- Do not overheat the sauce. Once the cream and cheese have been added, avoid overheating the sauce. This will cause it to over thicken and potentially become grainy.
- Save some pasta water. If the sauce congeals or thickens up too much, add a small splash of pasta water to thin it out. Do not add too much or the sauce will become watery.
- Make it spicy. Add a pinch of red chili flakes or cajun seasoning.
- Add protein. Top this ravioli with sautéd shrimp or lump lobster tail meat. Most grocery stores sell 4 ounce tails you can poach in butter. The leftover shells are great for making a stock, which can be added to the sauce instead of pasta water. This will infuse the sauce with even more seafood flavor.
This sauce is delicious. It’s the kind of sauce you crave. I hardly missed the lobster ravioli, just give me the sauce! Will be my go to!
This was super yummy! Thank you for the recipe!
Thank you so much! 🙂
Made this for this 1st time, it was delicious, very flavourful.
Great!
This was so good. I didn’t have crushed tomato so I took diced tomato and pulsed it in the food processor. I will definitely make this again!
Thanks! Good to know.
If I don't add the wine, can I subtute it with water or what else?
Chicken broth!