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Olive Garden Ravioli Carbonara

Creamy Olive Garden Ravioli Carbonara for Cozy Nights

Enjoy this Olive Garden Ravioli Carbonara, a quick and creamy twist on classic Italian comfort food.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Ravioli
  • 1 package fresh or frozen cheese-filled ravioli Cook fresh in 3-5 minutes or frozen in 8-10 minutes.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon salt For cooking water.
  • 4 ounces pancetta or bacon Crispy texture.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk Optional.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 large egg yolks Tempered.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter To sauté garlic.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup extra Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped.
  • to taste cracked black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add ravioli, and cook according to package instructions. Reserve 120ml of pasta water, drain the ravioli, and set aside.
  2. Prepare Pancetta/Bacon: In a skillet, heat diced pancetta or bacon over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Remove from skillet, leaving 1 tablespoon of fat.
  3. Make Carbonara Sauce: Melt unsalted butter in the skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, then stir in heavy cream and whole milk. Mix in Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt.
  4. Incorporate Egg Yolks: Whisk egg yolks and temper with warm sauce before adding to skillet. Stir for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Combine Ravioli and Sauce: Toss the drained ravioli in the sauce and add crispy pancetta or bacon. Adjust sauce consistency with pasta water.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Plate ravioli, sprinkle with extra Parmesan and parsley, and add cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently. For longer storage, freeze portions for up to 2 months.

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