Easy Lobster Ravioli Sauce Recipe

This 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 lobster ravioli for the easiest “fancy” dinner at home. Don’t forget the wine!

I love picking up fresh pasta from the refrigerated section at the grocery store. It is my go to for when I want to whip up something a little “fancier”, but I want something super easy. It is so much better than the dried stuff!

I recently discovered this lobster and crab ravioli from Whole Foods (and other grocery stores) that I am obsessed with. You can actually taste the seafood. What is your favorite kind of ravioli? 

I experimented preparing the pasta with a few different sauces. I tried a lemon butter sauce and a white creamy parmesan sauce, but ultimately this pink lobster ravioli sauce recipe beat the other two out. This truly is the most amazing sauce for lobster ravioli or sauce for lobster on its own. 

If you are into no fuss cream sauce pasta recipes, try this Instant Pot fettuccine alfredo!

The mix of heavy cream and tomatoes give it that beautiful pink color. The tomatoes also help cut the richness of the dish. The white wine and the lemon zest also add some brightness and pair beautifully with the seafood. Hope you enjoy!! xx

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• Highlights
• Ingredient Notes
• Helpful Equipment & Tools
• How to Make Lobster Ravioli Sauce
• Make Ahead & Storage
• Expert Tips
• Recipe Notes
• Variations
• FAQs
• Related Recipes
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• Easy Lobster Ravioli Sauce

Highlights

• Easy & flavorful sauce for lobster ravioli 
• Super creamy from the grated parmesan cheese & heavy cream
• Beautiful pink color from the addition of crushed tomatoes
• Brightness from the lemon zest & white wine
• Loaded with garlic and shallot
• Simple yet special date night at home pasta dish (only a 30 minute cooking time)

Ingredient Notes

• 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. 

Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

Helpful Equipment & Tools

• Calphalon Classic Hard-Anodized Nonstick Pots: Great heavy duty nonstick pans that conduct heat extremely well. 
• Microplane Premium Classic Series Zester: Great for cheeses and citrus fruits. 
• Silicone Nonstick Mixing Spoons: Great everyday cooking utensil.

How to Make Lobster Ravioli Sauce

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

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.

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.

Make Ahead & Storage

• Make Ahead: You can easily make the sauce in advance, but I do recommend boiling the pasta until right before serving. Fresh pasta is best served hot and does not reheat very well. After you make the sauce, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. 
• Reheating: Reheat the sauce on the stove over medium low heat. Add a splash or cream or broth to thin it out if needed. 
• Refrigerator: Like I mentioned above, the sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, but the ravioli is best consumed right after cooking. 
• Freezer: I do not recommend freezing this lobster ravioli sauce.

Expert Tips

• Brown the shallot and garlic. This process adds so much flavor to the sauce. 
• Use parmesan reggiano. I know this is a bit of a splurge item for most of us, 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.

Recipe Notes

• This makes enough sauce for about 9 ounces of lobster ravioli. This is about 2 small portions. The recipe can easily be doubled.

Variations

• Dried pasta: This lobster ravioli sauce can be served over any shape of pasta, if you do not have ravioli in the fridge. 
• More protein: Top with sautéed shrimp or cooked lobster meat. 
• Vegetarian: Serve this pink sauce over cheese ravioli instead. It is a very versatile ravioli sauce recipe and pairs well with a variety of ravioli fillings.

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