Description
Tender lobster ravioli tossed in a silky lemon butter sauce with garlic, cream, parmesan, and fresh parsley. This elegant pasta feels restaurant-worthy but comes together fast enough for an easy special dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces refrigerated lobster ravioli
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, stir together the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Pour the lemon mixture into the skillet, then stir in the heavy cream. Warm gently for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the lobster ravioli to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, about 4 to 5 minutes, until tender. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Transfer the cooked ravioli carefully to the skillet. Add the parmesan cheese and a splash of pasta water.
- Gently toss over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce is glossy and lightly thickened. Add more pasta water as needed.
- Turn off the heat, stir in the chopped parsley, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately with extra parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- Keep the heat gentle once the cream is added so the sauce stays smooth.
- Reserve pasta water before draining, it helps the sauce cling to the ravioli.
- Fresh lemon juice and freshly grated parmesan give the best flavor and texture.
- This dish is best served right away, but leftovers can be reheated gently with a splash of cream or water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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