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Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara

Creamy Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara for Your Dinner Bliss

Enjoy a comforting Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara that transforms simple ingredients into a creamy masterpiece.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Ravioli
  • 1 pack Cheese-filled Ravioli Choose fresh or frozen based on convenience.
  • 1 tbsp Salt Use in boiling water.
For the Sauce
  • 4 oz Pancetta or Bacon Crispy, smoky element.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For creamy consistency.
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk For additional creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Tempered to avoid scrambling.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter For extra creaminess.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Extra Parmesan Cheese For serving.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper For finishing touch.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the cheese-filled ravioli and cook according to package instructions; about 3-5 minutes for fresh or 8-10 minutes for frozen until they float and are tender. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain ravioli, and set aside in a warm bowl.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add diced pancetta or bacon, cooking until crispy for roughly 4-5 minutes. Remove meat from skillet and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in the pan.
  3. With the pan still warm, lower the heat and add unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Gradually pour in heavy cream and whole milk, warming the mixture while stirring. Add grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt, whisking until smooth.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks. Slowly pour a small amount of the warm sauce into the yolks while whisking continuously. Blend tempered yolks back into the skillet with the sauce and stir for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  5. Gently add the drained ravioli into the carbonara sauce, stirring to coat. Mix in crispy pancetta or bacon and add reserved pasta water as needed for desired sauce consistency.
  6. Serve the creamy ravioli carbonara onto plates, garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ingredients and adjust the cooking times carefully to avoid overcooked ravioli.

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