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A bowl of Olive Garden's Ravioli Carbonara.

Copycat Olive Garden Ravioli Carbonara Recipe

Author: Mandy Applegate
Copycat Olive Garden ravioli carbonara turns store-bought cheese ravioli and a quick cream sauce into a bacon-flecked pasta dinner for two, ready in about 20 minutes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: olive garden ravioli carbonara
Servings: 2
Calories: 1252kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cheese ravioli
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup bacon bits
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • Fresh parsley
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Instructions

  • Make the ravioli according to the package directions. Reserve.
    2 cups cheese ravioli
  • In a non-stick skillet, melt the butter and add the garlic cloves. Cook for a couple of minutes, or until fragrant.
    2 tablespoons butter, 2 garlic cloves
  • Add the cream, cheeses, and milk. Mix well and cook for a few minutes, or until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
    1 cup cream, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, ½ cup Mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons milk, Salt and pepper
  • Add the ravioli to the pan and mix well.
  • Serve with bacon bits, shredded Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
    ¼ cup bacon bits, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, Fresh parsley

Notes

  • Keep the skillet at medium or lower once the cheese goes in, or the sauce can turn grainy.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than canned pre-grated cheese.
  • If the sauce tightens before serving, stir in a splash of warm milk to loosen it.
  • Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days and reheat gently over low heat with a little milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 1252kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 94g | Saturated Fat: 53g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 275mg | Sodium: 2349mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2801IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 1137mg | Iron: 2mg
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