Lobster Ravioli Sauce Recipe (Creamy Pink Pasta Sauce)

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This easy lobster ravioli sauce recipe is a creamy pink pasta sauce with tomatoes and an optional touch of wine that's ready in 20 minutes. It makes any pasta dish memorable!

Are you planning a fancy dinner with lobster ravioli? Lucky you! You'll need the best sauce to spoon over it. And we're sharing a mouthwatering one today!

This pretty pink tomato cream sauce is a big 'ole pot of love! How do I know?

Our meal assembly store customers often requested it for special occasion dinners, like Valentine's Day, New Year's Eve, or date night. It's also a recipe that quickly comes to mind when friends or new parents need pampering!

Even though this rich creamy sauce screams extravagance, it only calls for a few simple ingredients and comes together very quickly.

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• Ingredients
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• Directions with Pictures
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• What to Serve with Lobster Ravioli
• Storage
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Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this pink lobster ravioli sauce recipe:

• Crushed tomatoes work best in this recipe. The next best option is to pulse diced tomatoes in a food processor and add a little tomato paste to thicken the mixture.
• Diced tomatoes - Use petite or regular-sized chopped tomatoes, depending on your preference.
• Garlic cloves are minced and sauteed.
• Heavy whipping cream - Half and half or whole milk may be used. But the final result is not as creamy.
• Fresh basil cut into thin strips is added as part of the finishing to impart another layer of flavor but is optional.
• Crushed red pepper flakes are optional if you would like a little heat.
• Dry white wine or vodka is optional. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio are all great options. Sherry and vermouth are other options as well.
• Salt and black pepper to taste. The amount depends on the salt content of the canned tomatoes.

The quality of the ingredients makes a big difference in taste. Organic canned or boxed tomatoes without added ingredients and a low sodium content work great.

This lobster ravioli sauce recipe is easily adjusted to taste.

• Make it cheesy by stirring in Parmesan cheese.
• Make it sweeter by adding a tablespoon of sugar.
• Give it a lobster flavor by simmering lobster shells in the sauce. Remove them before serving. You can also chop lobster meat (or shrimp) and serve it in the sauce, which gives it a little something extra.

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions.

Directions with Pictures

Here's how to make creamy lobster ravioli sauce. We'll also show you when to add lobster ravioli.

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a deep, large skillet or stock pot. Add minced garlic (and red pepper flakes if using) and cook for about one minute or until fragrant.
2. Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with juices, and white wine or vodka (if using) to the pot. Bring tomato mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. The mixture will thicken as it cooks.
3. Stir heavy cream into the mixture and simmer for several minutes more. Taste and add additional salt as needed. This will vary based on taste preferences and the salt content of the canned tomatoes. I usually need to add ¼ - ½ teaspoon.
4. Refrigerated lobster ravioli can be added to the sauce at the end of the cooking process. It will not boil. But I find it always comes out perfectly. Alternatively, prepare the ravioli separately and spoon the lobster ravioli cream sauce over the cooked ravioli.
   • If using frozen ravioli, cook according to the package directions.

Serving Size: You'll have about 4 ½ cups of lobster ravioli sauce when you're done.

What to Serve with Lobster Ravioli

Lobster ravioli with a decadent sauce is rich and flavorful. Keep that in mind when planning a menu around this main dish. Here are some ideas:

• Simple roasted vegetables, such as asparagus, green beans, or zucchini.
• Mixed greens salad with red wine vinaigrette dressing.
• Caesar salad is always a satisfying choice.
• Crusty bread to sop up the extra lobster ravioli sauce.
• Flourless chocolate cake or cheesecake is a sweet ending to the meal.

Storage

Store leftover lobster ravioli sauce in an airtight container for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. When ready to enjoy it, defrost it in the refrigerator overnight and then heat it on the stovetop over medium temperature.

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This recipe was originally published on February 11, 2014 and has been updated to improve the reader experience.