Description
Experience the luxurious taste of homemade lobster ravioli, where delicate pasta meets succulent lobster meat enveloped in a creamy, herb-infused sauce. This dish is perfect for intimate dinners or festive gatherings, evoking cherished memories and creating new ones. With easy-to-follow instructions and a handful of fresh ingredients, you’ll impress family and friends with this culinary delight that feels gourmet yet achievable.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup lobster meat (fresh or cooked)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour and egg until smooth. Knead until elastic, wrap in plastic wrap, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Make the filling by combining lobster meat, ricotta cheese, herbs, garlic, and Parmesan in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface to about 1/16-inch thickness using a pasta machine or rolling pin.
- Cut dough into circles or squares; place small mounds of filling on one half and fold over to seal tightly.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; add ravioli and cook until they float (approximately 3-5 minutes). Drain carefully.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream and lemon zest; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Serve warm drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 ravioli (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg