Best Lobster Bean And Four Cheese Ravioli With Pesto Recipes

LOBSTER RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Put the flour on a clean dry work surface. Make a hole in the center of the flour pile that is about 8 inches wide. The wall needs to be about 2 inches high. Crack all of the eggs and the yolk into the hole and add the olive oil, salt and water.Using a fork, beat the eggs together with the olive oil, water and salt.
• Using the fork, begin to incorporate the flour into the egg mixture; be careful not to break the sides of the well or the egg mixture will run all over the board. When enough flour has been incorporated into the egg mixture where it won't go everywhere, start to use your hands to really get everything well combined. If the mixture is tight and dry, wet your hands and begin kneading with wet hands.
• When the mixture has really come together, then you really start kneading. You will have to knead for 10-15 minutes, really putting your weight into it.When the dough is done, it will be smooth and velvety. Once a good consistency, wrap in saran wrap and let sit for 1 hour. Once the filling is ready, set up the pasta machine attachment on the stand mixer. Take a quarter of the dough and flatten it.
• Once the filling is ready, set up the pasta machine attachment on the stand mixer. Grab 1 ball of the dough and flatten it. Dust the dough with flour. Set the pasta machine to 1 and run the dough through. Fold the dough into thirds, making sure you thin in out again. Run through the machine, short end first. Fold into thirds again and run through the machine one more time. Now run through the 1 setting without folding the dough ahead of time. Switch to the 2nd setting and roll the dough through the machine again. Switch to the 3rd setting, run the dough through, then the 4th setting and then the 5th setting. The big thing is to make sure you flour the dough if it gets too sticky.
• Now heavily flour your pasta mold, otherwise it will stick when done! Lay one sheet of pasta on the mold and either use an egg to make a well or the plastic piece that comes with the mold to make the wells. Take 1 tbsp of the filling and place it in each well. Use your fingers or a brush to dab some water along all of the edges of the ravioli. Lay a second sheet on top and run over with a rolling pin to seal. (Don't press too hard, other wise it could stick to mold) Turn mold over to release the ravioli. More than likely they won't be fully separated so use a pizza cutter to cut the rest. Line the ravioli on a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with a damp towel. Repeat until all the ravioli is prepared. (You can freeze ravioli at this point. I usually freeze about half as there are only 2 of us)
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Split lobster tails in half lengthwise. With cut side up and using scissors, cut along the edge of shell to loosen the cartilage covering the tail meat from the shell; remove and discard cartilage. Brush with some olive oil, salt and pepper and bake for 10-15 minutes or until meat is firm and opaque. Remove the lobster meat from the shell, finely chop it and add to large bowl.
• In a large skillet, brown the butter over medium heat, stirring often until the butter is golden and has a nutty flavor, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook another 30 seconds. Remove the butter from the heat and add to the bowl with the lobster. Stir in the ricotta, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Set the filling aside.
• Bring large pot of salted water to boil for ravioli.
• Heat the butter and oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 5 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
• Stir in the crushed tomatoes and cook on low for 15 minutes. Add the cream, Parmesan, parsley and basil and cook on low for another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Boil the ravioli for about 1-2 minutes or until the float. Remove ravioli and stir in the tomato cream sauce. Top with some additional cheese and herbs if desired.

LOBSTER, BEAN AND FOUR CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH PESTO

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mash beans until smooth with a few lumps. Stir in four cheeses, basil, lobster, salt and pepper. Mix until all incorporated. On a wax paper lined baking sheet, lay out wonton wrappers. Using fingers, wet two sides of the wontons. Place 2 tsp of filling on half of wonton and fold over, making sure the sides are sealed shut. Continue until the filling is gone. Set raviolis aside. To make pesto, combine all ingredients in food processor and blend until desired consistancy. If too thick, add two more tablespoons olive oil. In a large pot of boiling water, boil ravioli, five at a time for 4 minutes, or until they float upright. Repeat with remaining ravioli. Drain and plate. Drizzle pesto over the ravioli.

LOBSTER RAVIOLI

Steps:

• For the ravioli: Heat the oil in a medium saucepot over medium heat. Add the shallots and sweat until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sweat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Deglaze with the white wine. Bring to a gentle simmer and add 1/2 stick of the butter. Stir until melted. Add the basil, parsley and tarragon. Add the lobster pieces and poach in the liquid until almost cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Remove from the heat, transfer the lobster to a dish and set aside to cool. Reserve the liquid.
• Bring a medium saute pan to medium-low heat. Add the flour and toast gently for about a minute. Add the salt and pepper and the remaining 1/2 stick butter, stirring constantly. Cook until the starch begins to dissipate, about 3 minutes; be careful to not allow the roux to darken. Whisk the reserved poaching liquid into the roux until smooth. Simmer until the starch is completely cooked out and the sauce is thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, transfer to a medium mixing bowl and cool completely.
• Gently fold the lobster into the thickened poaching liquid. Lay out the wonton wrappers, working in small batches so they don't dry out. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of each, brush the edges with water to moisten, place a second wonton over top and press to adhere. Use an inverted 2-inch cookie cutter (the smooth side) to gently seal the filling into the middle (this ensures a snug fit and no air bubbles which will make the ravioli burst when poached). Use a 3-inch cookie cutter (the sharp side) to cut out and create round raviolis.
• Bring 2 quarts well-salted water to a simmer in a large pot. Working in batches, simmer the ravioli until they are al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Meanwhile, make the brown butter sage sauce: Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and cook, stirring until it melts and becomes foamy. Once the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 3 minutes, add the capers, sage and garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Once the sage is fragrant, remove the skillet from the heat and fold in the parsley, tarragon and lemon juice. Stir to incorporate and warm up the herbs and lemon -- this will release their aroma but they'll maintain their bright vibrant color.
• To heat and serve: Working in batches to not overcrowd the pan, gently toss the poached ravioli in the brown butter in a large saute pan for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat to coat the pasta evenly. Place the ravioli on plates and spoon over sauce from the pan. Top with shaved Parmesan, garnish with basil buds and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

LOBSTER RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Place all the filling ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. Lay 1 sheet of pasta on a floured surface, and place heaping teaspoons of the filling on the pasta at 1 1/2-inch intervals, in lines 1 1/2 inches apart, until you have covered half the sheet. Brush the edges of the dough with water, and fold over the uncovered side of the dough. Pinch edges to seal. Using a fluted pastry wheel cut down the length of the dough between the mounds of filling. Then cut each strip into individual ravioli parcels. Pinch all edges to seal, using a little water if necessary. Repeat with all dough and all filling. Arrange the ravioli in a single layer on a floured dish towel, and let them dry for about 1 hour, turning them over after 30 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender. When ready, the pasta will rise to the surface of the water. Meanwhile heat the tomato sauce to a simmer. Stir in the cream and tarragon, and gently bring the sauce back to the simmer. Remove from heat. Drain the ravioli and serve with the tomato cream sauce and garnishes.;
• Heat oil in a large skillet, and saute the onion and garlic over medium heat until softened. Stir in the roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken stock and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Yield: 3 cups;

LOBSTER AND PESTO CREAM PASTA RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• To cook lobster, cook in lightly-salted boiling water for 7 minutes. Do not over-cook, or lobster will be tough. When cool, remove and split the tail, remove the claws and set aside. Discard remaining lobster. In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and diced tomato and cook for one minute. Add pesto and cook an additional 30 seconds. Add the heavy cream and stir until mixture is reduced by 1/3. Add the hot angel hair pasta and toss together to coat pasta. Serve pasta topped with claws and tail. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped basil. This recipe yields ?? servings.