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Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara

Creamy Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara Recipe You’ll Love

This Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara is a comforting and customizable dish that blends tender ravioli with a rich carbonara sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Ravioli
  • 1 package Cheese-Filled Ravioli Use fresh or frozen
For the Sauce
  • 1 pinch Salt For boiling water
  • 4 ounces Pancetta Can substitute with turkey bacon or omit
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Optional, for added creaminess
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, can substitute with Grana Padano or Pecorino Romano
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
  • 4 yolks Egg Yolks For thickening sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the ravioli and cook according to package instructions, about 3-5 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain, and keep lightly coated with water.
  2. In a large skillet, sauté diced pancetta over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove and leave 1-2 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
  3. Lower heat and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Slowly pour in cream and milk, stirring for 2-3 minutes until warmed. Add cheese, pepper, and salt, mixing until the sauce is smooth.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually add warm sauce to temper the eggs. Then, slowly pour the mixture back into the skillet while stirring constantly.
  5. Add cooked ravioli and pancetta to the skillet, tossing to combine. If too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.
  6. Serve the dish on plates, garnishing with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve fresh for the best flavor and texture. Customize with different ravioli fillings or omit pancetta for a vegetarian version.

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