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Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara

A creamy, savory pasta dish that brings the flavors of your favorite Italian restaurant right to your kitchen.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package cheese-filled ravioli 20-ounce package, fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon salt for boiling water
  • 4 ounces turkey strips 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 for finishing touches
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • to taste cracked black pepper

Method
 

  1. Boil the Ravioli: Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the cheese-filled ravioli and cook according to package instructions until they float to the surface and are tender but firm to the bite.
  2. Cook the Meat: While the ravioli cooks, heat a skillet over medium heat and add diced turkey strips or bacon. Sauté until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Make the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and pour in heavy cream along with whole milk into the skillet with meat and garlic. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and additional salt if needed; let it simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Once the ravioli are cooked, drain them well before adding them directly into the skillet with your carbonara sauce mixture. Toss everything together carefully so each piece of ravioli is coated in that creamy goodness.
  5. Finish with Egg Yolks and Butter: Remove the skillet from heat and quickly mix in whisked egg yolks along with unsalted butter until well combined; this will create a rich texture in your sauce without scrambling the eggs.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Finally, sprinkle extra grated Parmesan cheese on top along with chopped parsley and cracked black pepper before serving hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 22gFat: 36gFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

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