Best Sauce for Lobster Ravioli

Name: Best Sauce For Lobster Ravioli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 16 ounce lobster ravioli; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small white onion (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ½ cup sun dried tomatoes; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth; ¾ cup heavy cream; ⅓ cup parmesan cheese (grated); 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped); 2 lobster tails (cooked and cut into chunks)

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This Creamy Sauce for Lobster Ravioli is a game-changer for anyone looking to create a restaurant-quality meal at home. The sauce is rich and decadent, comes together really quickly, and pairs perfectly with Lobster Ravioli.

If you like ravioli recipes, also try both my Creamy Cheese and Spinach Ravioli and Four Cheese Ravioli Pasta recipe.

A serving of lobster ravioli drenched with sauce for lobster ravioli, with a bowl of fresh parmesan beside it.

Homemade Lobster Ravioli is a quick and easy dinner option for busy weeknights. The ravioli only takes about 3-4 minutes to cook and the sauce takes less than 20 minutes to make.

Recipe Summary

It’s creamy. The rich and velvety texture of butter, cream, tomatoes and herbs pairs wonderfully with the lobster ravioli.
Easy to prepare. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner plans
Restaurant quality meal. Enjoy a fancy meal at the convenience of your home.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients needed for lobster ravioli sauce.

Here’s what you’ll need to make the Sauce For Lobster Ravioli.

Butter: Unsalted butter gives the dish rich velvety base.
Chopped onions and garlic: Adds aromatic depth.
Tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes: Adds richness and depth of flavor.
Spices: The sauce gets seasoned with salt, ground pepper, and dried oregano.
Broth and cream: Creates creamy texture and gives the sauce a perfect consistency.
Parmesan: Sprinkle in some grated parmesan at the end.
Lobster: Chunks of cooked lobster elevate this dish to restaurant-quality.
Basil: A garnish of fresh basil gives fresh taste and color to the dish.

How To Make Sauce For Lobster Ravioli

Onions and garlic are sauteed in butter.

Step 1: Saute the vegetables. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Lobster sauce ingredients are sauteed in a pan.

Step 2: Prepare the sauce. Stir the tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices to the sauteed onions and garlic. Once incorporated, stir in the chicken broth and cook for 2 minutes.

Sun dried tomatoes are mixed with cream to make sauce for lobster ravioli.

Step 3: Add the cream. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a boil.

Fresh parmasan cheese is stirred into lobster ravioli sauce.

Step 4: Blend the sauce. Using an immersion blender, blend the sauce until smooth, then simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the parmesan cheese.

Chunks of lobster and cooked ravioli are added to the sauce.

Step 5: Mix everything together. Stir the parmesan into the sauce, then add the lobster chunks and cooked ravioli. Stir gently to combine.

Ravioli is added to the cream sauce in a skillet.

Step 6: Garnish and serve. Sprinkle chopped basil on top and serve warm.

A sauce pan with tomato cream sauce, ravioli and chucks of lobster simmer on the stove.

Recipe Tips

Don’t overcook the ravioli: Avoid overcooking the ravioli as it can cause the delicate pasta to fall apart.
Use fresh ingredients: Fresh garlic and herbs make a noticeable difference in flavor.
Blender the sauce: Using an immersion blender smooths out the sauce, giving it a restaurant-quality texture.
Adjust taste: Before adding the lobster and ravioli, taste the sauce to adjust the seasoning to your preference.
Make it spicy by adding chili flakes.

What to Serve with Lobster Ravioli

Serve this creamy Lobster Ravioli with Roasted Garlic Bread so you can soak up any of the delicious sauce left on your plate. For a side dish, serve a Simple House Salad or Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus to balance out the richness of the ravioli.

Storing and Reheating

Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

To reheat: Gently reheat in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce, if necessary. You could also use the microwave.

Freezing: Freezing isn’t recommended as the sauce could separate and get oily.

A fork rests on the side of a bowl of lobster ravioli in a tomato cream sauce.

Common Questions

Can I use frozen lobster ravioli?

Yes, fresh or frozen lobster ravioli will work perfectly in this dish. Just follow the package instructions for cooking.

Can I prepare this lobster ravioli sauce ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat it before adding the cooked ravioli and lobster.

What else can I use this creamy lobster sauce with?

You can use this sauce with any pasta recipe or ravioli you prefer. It also goes so well with cooked proteins like shrimp and chicken.

A fork lifts a bite of lobster ravioli from a bowl.

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This homemade Lobster Ravioli Sauce recipe is the perfect way to treat yourself to a gourmet meal at home. Its rich flavors and easy preparation pairs it perfectly with any pasta you choose. Give it a try and let us know how it turns out!

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Quick and easy creamy lobster ravioli sauce, ready in just 20 minutes! This rich and decadent sauce is the perfect for pairing with lobster ravioli, or any seafood ravioli. Serve it for a date night at home, a special occasion, or a valentine’s day dinner!