Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory delight of Olive Garden Ravioli Carbonara. This comforting dish features tender ravioli enveloped in a rich sauce made from crispy pancetta, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe promises an unforgettable flavor experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh or frozen ravioli (your choice of filling)
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pancetta: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced pancetta and cook until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2. Sauté the Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3. Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream while stirring constantly. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- 4. Cook the Ravioli: In a separate pot, boil water and cook ravioli according to package instructions until al dente. Drain gently and reserve some pasta water.
- 5. Combine: Gently toss cooked ravioli into the skillet with the sauce, using reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if necessary.
- 6. Finish: Season with black pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg