Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Olive Garden-inspired Ravioli Carbonara. Cheese-filled ravioli bathed in a luscious carbonara sauce with crispy pancetta, Parmesan, and a hint of garlic. A decadent pasta dish that will elevate your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
Ravioli:
- 1 (20-ounce) package cheese-filled ravioli (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)
Carbonara Sauce:
- 4 ounces pancetta or bacon, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk (or more cream for extra richness)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 large egg yolks, whisked
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup extra Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ravioli and cook according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the ravioli and set aside.
- Cook the Pancetta or Bacon: In a skillet, cook diced pancetta or bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Carbonara Sauce: In the skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then add cream, milk, Parmesan, black pepper, and salt. Temper egg yolks, then mix into the sauce until thickened.
- Combine Everything: Add ravioli to the skillet, along with pancetta. Toss gently to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan, parsley, and cracked pepper. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the pancetta or bacon and use vegetable broth for added flavor.
- Feel free to add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Ravioli Carbonara, Olive Garden, Pasta, Italian, Creamy, Pancetta, Homemade
