Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara recipe
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Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara

Discover how to make Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.

15

Prep Time

20

Cook Time

35

Total Time

4

Servings

⏱ Cooking Timer

20:00

Minutes : Seconds

minutes

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Discover how to make Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.

Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara - Step 2

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Step 1

1. Cook Ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ravioli and cook according to package instructions (typically 3–4 minutes for fresh, 5–7 minutes for frozen). Drain and set aside.

2

Step 2

2. Crisp Pancetta: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced pancetta until crispy (5–6 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving 1 tbsp fat in the pan.

3

Step 3

3. Make Sauce Base: Add garlic to the skillet and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in cream and milk, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

4

Step 4

4. Temper Eggs: Whisk 2–3 tbsp hot cream mixture into the egg yolks to temper them. Reduce heat to low, then slowly pour the yolks into the skillet while stirring constantly.

5

Step 5

5. Finish Sauce: Stir in Parmesan, pepper, salt, and butter until melted. Add cooked ravioli and pancetta, tossing gently to coat. Remove from heat immediately.

6

Step 6

6. Serve: Divide among bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, and cracked pepper.

Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara - Step 3

You Must Know

  • Follow the recipe carefully for best results.

Serving Suggestions

Pair with a crisp Caesar salad and garlic breadsticks. Ideal for weekends or special occasions.

Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

750

Calories

24g

Protein

45g

Carbs

52g

Fat

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Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara

Discover how to make Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.

Servings:4
Prep:15 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients (14)

1 (20 oz/567 g) package cheese-filled ravioli (fresh or frozen)
1 tsp (6 g) salt (for boiling water)
4 oz (113 g) pancetta or bacon, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
½ cup (120 ml) whole milk (or additional cream for richer sauce)
½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 tsp (2 g) black pepper
½ tsp (3 g) salt (adjust to taste)
2 large egg yolks, whisked
2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
¼ cup (25 g) extra Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp (3 g) fresh parsley, chopped
Cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook Ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ravioli and cook according to package instructions (typically 3–4 minutes for fresh, 5–7 minutes for frozen). Drain and set aside.
  2. Crisp Pancetta: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced pancetta until crispy (5–6 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving 1 tbsp fat in the pan.
  3. Make Sauce Base: Add garlic to the skillet and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in cream and milk, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Temper Eggs: Whisk 2–3 tbsp hot cream mixture into the egg yolks to temper them. Reduce heat to low, then slowly pour the yolks into the skillet while stirring constantly.
  5. Finish Sauce: Stir in Parmesan, pepper, salt, and butter until melted. Add cooked ravioli and pancetta, tossing gently to coat. Remove from heat immediately.
  6. Serve: Divide among bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, and cracked pepper.

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