Lobster Ravioli with Cream Sauce
Simply the best Cream Sauce for Lobster Ravioli! It has a silky texture and hints of garlic, thyme, white wine, and shallot, yet takes just 20 minutes. Pair store-bought ravioli with this elegant homemade sauce and enjoy a meal worthy of date night -- or the dinner guests you really want to impress.
Ingredients
- 18 ounces lobster ravioli
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large shallot thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- kosher salt and fresh-cracked black pepper
- fresh thyme and lemon wedges optional garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water, add a generous pinch of salt, then add ravioli and cook just to al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, tossing with a very small drizzle of olive oil if the sauce is not yet ready.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Pour in the wine and bring sauce to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the wine is reduced by about half.
- Reduce heat to medium, then stir in the cream, thyme, and lemon juice. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until the sauce is smooth and heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste - I usually start with a heaping 1/4 teaspoon salt and 8-10 cranks of pepper. You may prefer more or less.
- Gently stir ravioli into the sauce. Serve right away with additional lemon wedges and sprigs of fresh thyme, as desired.
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Notes
- Variations/Add-Ins:
- Prefer a thicker, creamier sauce? Add 2-3 tablespoons of finely-grated Parmesan cheese along with the cream, and cook until fully melted. You can also pass Parmesan at the table if some diners would like it and others may not.
- Want to add veggies? Toss some sautéed zucchini or squash, baby spinach leaves, frozen peas, or halved cherry tomatoes in along with the cream.
- Love lemon? Add a light dash of lemon zest along with the lemon juice, or as a final garnish.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 417 kcal, Carbohydrates: 38 g, Protein: 13 g, Fat: 21 g, Saturated Fat: 10 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 0.2 g, Cholesterol: 78 mg, Sodium: 576 mg, Potassium: 71 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 442 IU, Vitamin C: 3 mg, Calcium: 40 mg, Iron: 9 mg