This creamy Lobster Ravioli Sauce is so rich and flavorful. Made with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese in a cream sauce, you’ll love the flavors and textures of this pasta dish.
If you’re looking for other delicious pasta recipes, check out this creamy Tuscan chicken pasta and this Cajun shrimp pasta.
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Recipe Details
This Lobster Ravioli is so delicious. I love breaking out this easy yet elegant recipe to wow family and friends.
- TASTE: The ravioli is cooked in a cream sauce made with garlic and Parmesan cheese, making it so flavorful. The earthy taste of the spinach is the perfect complement.
- TEXTURE: This dish is full of tender ravioli in a smooth, creamy sauce.
- TIME: It takes less than half an hour to make, so even on busy days, you can put together a tasty meal in minutes.
- EASE: It’s quick and simple, with step-by-step directions and pre-made ravioli to save time.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Lobster ravioli- We use pre-made ravioli filled with lobster meat and cheese in this recipe because it’s much easier than homemade. You can find it in the freezer section of most major grocery stores, including Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s.
- White wine- A light flavored or buttery wine is best for this dish, like a Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio.
- Spinach- Fresh is best, both for the texture and color. But you can use a thawed frozen spinach if that’s what you have. Drain it thoroughly to avoid watering down the sauce.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute a different pasta- This delicious cream sauce can be used with any ravioli you have, including cheese, seafood, or meat ravioli. Or try it with another type of pasta entirely.
- Leave out the wine- If you don’t want to cook with alcohol, you can substitute equal amounts of water with a splash of lemon juice or chicken broth.
- Add red pepper flakes- If you like a little heat, add some red pepper flakes to the sauce. Start with just a little though, and add to preference.
- Make it dairy-free- There are plant-based cream, Parmesan cheese, and butter in most stores that can be used as a substitute. You can also find dairy-free ravioli, like Kite Hill brand, in stores.
How to Make Lobster Ravioli
- Saute the garlic. Over medium heat, saute the minced garlic in butter and olive oil for a few minutes.
- Add the white wine. Raise the heat to high and add the white wine, allowing it to cook for a minute or two.
Pro Tip: As the white wine cooks, the alcohol burns off leaving behind the tangy, buttery notes of the wine.
- Add the heavy cream. Then add the heavy cream and allow the sauce to come to a simmer.
- Add the spinach. Now add in the spinach, salt, and pepper and stir. Allow the spinach to cook until it wilts, which will take about 3 minutes. Then let the sauce come to a simmer again.
- Boil the ravioli. While the sauce is simmering, cook the ravioli in a large pot of boiling water with a good amount of salt, which will give it more flavor.
- Add the ravioli and Parmesan to the sauce. Take the pan off the heat and add in the cooked ravioli and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and then serve hot.
Recipe Tips
- Use pre-made lobster ravioli- The amount of time, space, ingredients, and equipment needed to make them is so much more than if you use frozen ravioli, which has great flavor and texture.
- Cook the garlic first- Sauteing the garlic takes away the bitterness and softens the otherwise strong, pungent flavor to a milder, aromatic one.
- Add the spinach near the end- Spinach loses its vibrant color the more it cooks. It can also become slimy over time, so add it later for the best look and taste.
- Salt the pasta water- Doing this infuses the pasta with a little salty flavor much more effectively than adding it afterward.
FAQs
Lobster ravioli tastes delicious with breads, salads, soup, and vegetables. Fresh Focaccia Bread and Antipasto Salad are great choices to start. Serve some Garlic Asparagus, roasted beets, zucchini, or Chicken Gnocchi Soup with it.
Creamy white sauces enhance the flavor of lobster ravioli best. The tang of the white wine with the richness of the cream makes this sauce the perfect choice for delicious Lobster Ravioli.
Serving Suggestions
Lobster Ravioli is a versatile dish that tastes great with everything. Here are some delicious ways to enjoy it.
- Bread: Serve it with some toasted Focaccia Bread or Rustic Bread, and some Herbed Bread Dipping Oil, too.
- Salad: Start your meal with Antipasto Salad, Spinach Salad, Caprese Salad, or Cabbage Cucumber Salad.
- Soups: Serve it with a bowl of Tortellini Soup, Cream of Mushroom Soup, or Clam Chowder Soup.
- Vegetables: Pair the Lobster Ravioli with Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, Garlic Asparagus, Crispy Broccoli, or Roasted Air Fryer Vegetables.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can make the cream sauce ahead of time and then allow it to cool, storing it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Reheat it on the stove in a skillet and whisk it over medium-high heat until it is at the right consistency. Then add it to the cooked ravioli and serve.
Storing: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Freeze: Creamy sauces don’t freeze well, so only make as much Lobster Ravioli as you can use in 5 days.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Lobster Ravioli
Ingredients
- 18 oz lobster ravioli
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
Sautee garlic
- In a frying pan sauté the minced garlic with the butter and olive oil over medium heat for a few minutes.
- Turn the heat up to high and add the white wine. Let it cook out for about a minute or two.
- Then add the heavy cream and let it come to a simmer.
- Now add the spinach, salt, and pepper. Stir the spinach until it is wilted (about 3 minutes). Then let the sauce come to a simmer once more.
- Meanwhile, cook the lobster ravioli in a pot of salted water. Make sure there is a good amount of salt. This will give it more flavor. 
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the grated Parmesan cheese along with the cooked lobster ravioli. 
- Stir until the cheese is melted. Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition
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barbara says
Add a pinch of nutmeg…you wont be disappointed!
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Barbara 🙂 Thank you for the tip!
Marge says
My sauce did not come out creamy. Any suggestions? Thank you!
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Marge 🙂 I am glad to help you! Few questions, did you adjust any of the ingredient quantities? Did you use a different fat percentage for your cream, like low fat? What do you mean by not creamy, was it runny or too thick? Let me know so I can help you 🙂
Aaron says
I substituted the regular garlic for black gatlic and it was wonderful! Gonna become a regular dish in my kitchen
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you for the kind recipe review Aaron! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe!
Mary Albers says
How delightful and much lighter tasting than Alfredo sauce!!! I am out to buy more seafood ravioli!!
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Mary 🙂 Very happy to hear you loved this lobster ravioli sauce recipe! And excited to hear that this will be a repeat recipe in your home 🙂 Thank you so much for your feedback and I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog 🙂
Johnny says
Love the recipe and it is so easy to make, people think I actually know what I’m doing. I like to throw in some mushrooms ,Just because mushrooms make everything better. Thanks again.
simplyhomecooked says
Haha Johnny, I love your feedback! Thanks for the awesomeme recipe review.
Christine Goetz says
Didn’t see measurements of how much heavy cream to use, but looks great! Will try with what I have, broccoli instead of spinach. Can’t wait to try it!
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Christine 🙂 Thank you and I hope you love this lobster ravioli! The measurements are toward the bottom of the post in the ‘recipe card’. This recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask 🙂 Let me know how this recipe turns out!
Kathryn says
This recipe is amazing. I used a Chardonnay, which worked well. I had no idea it was so easy to make a cream sauce. My husband was so happy with this meal. Thank you for the great recipe.
simplyhomecooked says
You are very welcome Kathryn! 🙂 I am so happy to hear you and your husband loved this lobster ravioli and that you found it easy to make! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your very kind review 🙂 I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog 🙂
Y says
This sauce was amazing! Full of flavor, creamy, and easy to make. I used a Pinot Grigio and paired it with crusty bread. Yum! Thank you so much for sharing this!
simplyhomecooked says
You are very welcome! Very happy to hear you loved this lobster ravioli 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback and I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog 🙂
Lucy Anna Vasbinder says
What kind of white wine is suggested?
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Lucy 🙂 You can use sauvignon blanc or dry sherry for this recipe. Let me know how it goes 🙂
Wendy Fitzgerald Held says
Omg. So good. I have made this dish with spinach, arugula escarole etc. I have also used fresh basil and sprinkled bacon bit (real bacon).
Newburg sauces are great too!!
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Wendy!! It makes me so happy when people love my recipes 🙂 Love the variations you tried for this lobster ravioli! I hope this recipe becomes a regular in your home 🙂 Thank you so much for your feedback Wendy:)
Kalyn says
Looking forward to this recipe. I don’t have the wine. Can I omit or substitute it with something else?
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Kalyn, you can just omit the wine 🙂 I hope you absolutely love this lobster ravioli recipe! Please let me know how it goes 🙂
Ashley says
This is the most delicious thing ive had in over a year! I havent gone out to eat since february 2020, and this was amazing. Thank you so much! I used frozen spinach i thawed and squeezed the liquid out. It worked great! I was very flavorful and delicate, it didnt overpower the ravioli and both complimented each other really well. Im so glad i have left overs.
simplyhomecooked says
Wow!! That is such a huge compliment Ashley! 🙂 It truly makes me so happy when people love my recipes so much! Glad that you enjoyed this lobster ravioli and I hope it becomes a regular recipe in your home 🙂 Thank you so much for your feedback and I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog 🙂
Betty Campbell says
Simply Delicious & very easy to prepare! Served with Caeser Salad & TJ ‘s Focaccia Bread
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Betty! Very happy to hear that you loved this lobster ravioli! Thank you for your feedback and I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog 🙂
Jordan says
Sauce is extremely tasty and simple to make. I used the lobster ravioli from Costco and it was amazing!
simplyhomecooked says
Glad you loved this lobster ravioli sauce Jordan! I hope this recipe becomes a family favorite 🙂 Thank you for your awesome feedback 🙂
Sandra Johnson Toson says
Fantastic sauce. We had this for Valentines Day. So special.
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you so much Sandra! Very happy you enjoyed this lobster ravioli sauce on Valentine’s day! Thank you for your feedback and I hope you use my blog for many more delicious recipes 🙂
Nikki says
Can I substitute the heavy cream for something else? Evaporated milk maybe?
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Nikki, you can use half & half as a substitute here. But it may be a bit runnier. I have never used evaporated milk so I can’t really say how it will change the flavors and consistency.
Julie says
Super delicious! Easy, too. This was our family Valentine’s day dinner (with grilled steak and a salad) and it may have to become a tradition.
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Julie! Very happy to hear you loved this lobster ravioli! Awesome to hear it was part of your Valentine’s dinner 🙂 Thank you so much for your feedback and I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog 🙂
Jessica says
So yummy
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Jessica! Glad you loved this lobster ravioli recipe and I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog 🙂
Abby says
This was so tasty! I added some mushrooms with the garlic at the beginning and a squeeze of lemon to the sauce at the end. Can’t wait to make it for a future dinner party.
I saw the nutritional info but there was no serving recommendation. I was wondering if the 362 calories is for a certain serving?
simplyhomecooked says
So happy that you loved this lobster ravioli recipe! Thank you so much for your feedback Abby 🙂 Love the additions 🙂 I have the suggested servings in the recipe card. It says 6 servings. So those calories are if you split this recipe with 6 people. If you eat more or less then your calories will reflect that. Hope that helps clarify 🙂
Tracy says
I made it once and plan on making tomorrow night. Will add more spinach and cut back the cream some because it was a little thin. But definitely a go to for lobster ravioli
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you for the awesome feedback Tracy! This lobster ravioli is definitely a winner in our home as well!
marilyn says
tried it simply delicious. thank you
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you for the kind recipe review, Marilyn!