Tomato Cream Sauce for Lobster Ravioli Recipe
A luxurious tomato cream sauce recipe perfectly paired with fresh lobster ravioli. This sauce combines butter, shallots, garlic, tomato paste, and a hint of Calabrian chili for a subtle kick. Finished with white wine, warm heavy cream, fresh chives, and parmesan, it creates a rich and velvety complement to the delicate lobster flavors in the ravioli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Ravioli
- 1 pound fresh lobster ravioli
Sauce
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon Calabrian chili paste (or 1/3 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes)
- 4 ounces cooked lobster meat, finely chopped (optional)
- ⅓ cup white wine (or chicken stock)
- ½ cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook Ravioli: Cook the fresh lobster ravioli according to package or recipe directions. Reserve some of the pasta cooking water for later use.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a wide sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened. Add minced garlic, tomato paste, and Calabrian chili paste or crushed red pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze and Add Lobster: Pour in the white wine and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Allow the wine to reduce by half. Stir in the optional finely chopped cooked lobster meat. Pour in ½ cup of reserved pasta water.
- Add Cream and Thicken Sauce: Reduce the heat slightly and add the warmed heavy cream. Bring the sauce to just below simmering and let it cook until it thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss Ravioli and Finish: Add the cooked ravioli and minced fresh chives to the sauce, gently tossing to coat them in the creamy tomato sauce. Sprinkle generously with freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
- If Calabrian chili paste is unavailable, crushed red pepper flakes make a good substitute for the chili heat.
- Warming the cream before adding prevents curdling and ensures a smooth sauce.
- Reserving pasta water helps adjust the sauce consistency to your liking.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese provides the best flavor and texture for topping.
- Adding cooked lobster meat is optional but enhances the seafood richness of the dish.
Keywords: lobster ravioli, tomato cream sauce, seafood pasta, Italian sauce, creamy pasta sauce, Calabrian chili, easy dinner
