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recipe creamy olive garden ravioli carbonara
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe elevates classic carbonara with cheese ravioli, bright lemon, fragrant thyme, and crispy smoked turkey for a comforting yet sophisticated meal. It’s surprisingly easy to make and delivers restaurant-quality flavor.
Ingredients
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- 500 g (1 lb) Cheese Ravioli: Use fresh or thawed frozen ravioli with a ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella filling.
- 150 g (5 oz) Smoked Turkey, Diced: Halal-certified is specified; dice for even distribution.
- 2 Large Eggs: Fresh, high-quality eggs are recommended.
- 100 g (3.5 oz) Parmesan Cheese, Finely Grated: Authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano is ideal.
- 200 ml (¾ cup) Heavy Cream: Ensure it’s cold to prevent scrambling.
- 1 Lemon, Zest Only: Use a microplane to avoid the pith.
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed is best.
- 2 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves: Strip leaves from stems.
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil: Extra virgin preferred.
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Mince finely.
- ½ tsp Sea Salt: Adjust to taste.
- ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper: Grind just before using.
- 2 tbsp (30 g) Pine Nuts, Toasted: Toast until golden brown.
- 1 tbsp (5 g) Fresh Parsley, Finely Chopped: Adds color and freshness.
Instructions
- Cook the Ravioli: Boil ravioli until *al dente*, about 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare the Turkey: Sauté diced smoked turkey until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Temper the Eggs: Whisk eggs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Emulsify: Toss drained ravioli with sauce, then pour in egg mixture, tossing vigorously. Add pasta water if needed.
- Fold in Turkey: Gently fold in crispy turkey.
- Garnish and Serve: Plate, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with pine nuts, parsley, and thyme.
Notes
Carbonara is best served immediately for optimal sauce texture. Preparing the turkey and sauce ahead of time can save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg