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olive garden ravioli carbonara recipe

Ravioli Carbonara Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 /2 cup pasta water, then drain.

Ingredients
  

  • 20 oz fresh or refrigerated cheese ravioli
  • 6 oz pancetta, diced
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more for pasta water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Warm the 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 6 oz diced pancetta and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crisp. Leave the rendered fat in the pan.
  2. Add the 3 cloves minced garlic to the skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Pour in the 1 cup heavy cream and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly reduced. Meanwhile, whisk together the 3 egg yolks, 1 cup Pecorino Romano, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl.
  3. Cook the 20 oz ravioli in generously salted boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, then quickly pour in the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly. Add the drained ravioli and toss to coat, adding more pasta water as needed until the sauce is glossy and clings to the pasta.
  5. Divide among 4 warm bowls, top with the 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, extra Pecorino Romano, and a grind of black pepper.

Notes

This sauce moves fast once the egg yolks go in, so have everything measured and ready before you start. If your sauce seizes up or looks broken, a tablespoon of warm pasta water stirred in vigorously will usually bring it back together. Leftovers keep for 3 days in the fridge, but the sauce is best the day it is made.