Olive Garden-Inspired Ravioli Carbonara
A creamy and delicious Olive Garden-inspired carbonara dish featuring cheese ravioli tossed in a rich sauce made with bacon, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ravioli and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve 1-2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
- Sauté minced garlic in the reserved bacon fat for 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Lower the heat. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in egg yolks slowly, stirring constantly to prevent scrambling. Cook for 2–3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss the cooked ravioli into the sauce, coating them evenly.
- Top with crispy bacon, extra Parmesan, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can skip the bacon.
- Make sure to whisk the egg yolks slowly to avoid scrambling.
- Garnish with additional parsley for a fresh touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg