Ingredients
1 pound (450g) pasta dough (can be homemade or store-bought)
Semolina flour for dusting
8 to 9 ounces (225 to 255g) cooked lobster meat (from about 3 whole lobsters or 2 lobster tails)
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
3/4 cup (180g) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 ounce (28g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Zest of 1 medium lemon (about 2 teaspoons)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil or 1 tablespoon unsalted butter + 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion or 1 shallot, finely diced
1/4 cup (about 60g) tomato paste
3/4 cup (180ml) dry white wine
1/2 cup to 1/3 cup (120ml to 80ml) heavy cream
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh herbs such as sage, thyme, parsley, or basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh chopped parsley or basil, and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the pasta dough: If making from scratch, mix 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour with 3 large eggs, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until a smooth dough forms. Knead until elastic, then wrap and rest for 1 to 3 hours.
2. Roll out pasta sheets: Dust your work surface and rolling pin or pasta machine with semolina flour. Roll dough out very thin to about 1/16-inch thickness until it is nearly transparent.
3. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix the chopped or shredded cooked lobster, minced garlic, ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
4. Assemble ravioli: Lay one pasta sheet on your work surface. Spoon 1 tablespoon portions of filling, spaced 1 inch apart. Lightly brush water or egg wash around the filling. Overlay with another pasta sheet, press around the filling to seal, and cut into individual squares with your utensil of choice.
5. Cook ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ravioli in batches, cooking 4 to 5 minutes or until they float. Transfer with a slotted spoon directly to the sauce.
6. Prepare the sauce: In a sauté pan, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté diced onion or shallot until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, cooking briefly. Stir in tomato paste and deglaze with white wine, reducing by half. Whisk in heavy cream and herbs, seasoning as needed. Adjust consistency with pasta water if too thick.
7. Combine and serve: Toss the cooked ravioli in the sauce until coated and warm. Garnish with lobster pieces, lemon juice, herbs, and Parmesan. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Last Step:
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💡 Tip: Roll the pasta as thinly as possible for light textured ravioli. Sprinkle with semolina flour to prevent them from sticking.
🔪 Tip: Carefully chop lobster meat evenly to ensure a consistent filling flavor and texture.
🥄 Tip: Avoid overfilling the ravioli to prevent leaks and burst noodles during cooking.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Resting Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg