Ravioli Con Astice Recipe
Ravioli stuffed with lobster sautéed with crabmeat, mushrooms and peas in a creamy rose sauce
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Ingredients
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Ravioli Dough
Lobster Filling
Creamy Rose Sauce
Method
Ravioli Dough
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and crack in the eggs. Using a fork, gradually mix the flour into the eggs until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Lobster Filling
- 3
Sauté the Filling
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- 4
Combine Lobster and Crab
Stir in the lobster meat, crabmeat, frozen peas, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the mixture is heated through. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Forming Ravioli
- 5
Roll Out the Dough
Divide the rested dough into four pieces. Roll out one piece at a time on a floured surface until thin. Use a round cutter to cut circles of dough.
- 6
Fill the Ravioli
Place a teaspoon of the lobster filling in the center of each dough circle. Moisten the edges with water, fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, and press to seal.
Creamy Rose Sauce
- 7
Prepare the Sauce
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the heavy cream and tomato paste, mixing well until combined. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 8
Add Parmesan and Basil
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce is smooth. Stir in the fresh basil and remove from heat.
Cooking Ravioli
- 9
Boil the Ravioli
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the ravioli in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- 10
Combine with Sauce
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked ravioli with the creamy rose sauce. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.
