Olive Garden-inspired Ravioli Carbonara
A creamy and indulgent pasta dish featuring ravioli and crispy bacon for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package ravioli (your choice of filling)
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the ravioli according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy and golden. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until a creamy sauce forms.
- Season with freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste.
- Gently toss in the cooked ravioli and crispy bacon, coating them with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For added veggies, toss in some peas or asparagus. Use store-bought ravioli for speed or homemade for a special occasion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg