Cheese-filled ravioli tossed in creamy carbonara sauce with pancetta, Parmesan, and fresh parsley for a hearty dinner.
# Components:
→ Ravioli
01 - 20 oz cheese-filled ravioli (fresh or frozen)
02 - 1 tsp salt for boiling water
→ Carbonara Sauce
03 - 4 oz pancetta or bacon, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk (or use all heavy cream for richer sauce)
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 tsp ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 2 large egg yolks, whisked
11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Garnish
12 - 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Cracked black pepper, to taste
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ravioli and cook according to package instructions (3–5 minutes if fresh, 8–10 minutes if frozen). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain ravioli and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced pancetta or bacon until crisp, about 4–5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving 1 tablespoon of rendered fat in the skillet.
03 - Melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add heavy cream and milk. Stir gently for 2–3 minutes to warm the mixture.
04 - Add grated Parmesan, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Whisk continuously until the cheese melts completely into the sauce.
05 - Whisk egg yolks in a small bowl. Gradually add several tablespoons of warm sauce to the yolks while whisking constantly to temper them. Slowly pour the tempered yolks back into the skillet, stirring continuously. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly without boiling.
06 - Add cooked ravioli to the skillet and gently toss to coat with the sauce. Return the pancetta to the pan and mix evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water in small increments until desired consistency is reached.
07 - Divide ravioli among plates. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
