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Ravioli Carbonara

Olive Garden Ravioli Carbonara

$18.29 1,390 cal Classic Entrées

Cheese ravioli baked in a creamy sauce with bacon, topped with a blend of Italian cheeses.
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About This Dish

Ravioli Carbonara at Olive Garden is an individual dinner entrée priced at $18.29, featuring cheese ravioli baked in a creamy carbonara-style sauce with bacon, finished with a blend of Italian cheeses melted over the top. The dish totals 1,390 calories with 104 grams of fat and 2,660 milligrams of sodium per serving. It bridges two of the restaurant's signature preparations — the cheese-filled ravioli from the pasta lineup and the bacon-cream sauce from the Carbonara family — into a single baked entrée.

The baked format distinguishes this from pasta dishes tossed in sauce. The ravioli are arranged in a baking vessel, the cream-and-bacon sauce is ladled over, the cheese topping is applied, and the whole thing goes under heat until golden and set. This technique gives the sauce time to penetrate the pasta and produces a more cohesive, layered result than a quick toss would deliver. At $18.29, it sits in the mid-range of individual Classic Entrée prices and is available weekday evenings and all day on weekends.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

1390 Calories
104g Total Fat
2660mg Sodium

* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.

How to Copycat Olive Garden Ravioli Carbonara at Home?

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Total: 35 min Easy

Ravioli Carbonara at Olive Garden combines two familiar preparations — cheese ravioli and cream-bacon carbonara sauce — in a baked format that is more approachable to recreate at home than either dish individually. The cream-based sauce is stable and forgiving where egg-based carbonara can scramble; the baked finish produces a golden, set top that standard tossed pasta dishes do not achieve.

The key to this copycat is building the carbonara sauce in the same pan used to render the bacon, using the rendered fat as the flavor base before adding cream. This produces a deeper, smokier sauce than one built from butter alone. The cheese topping melts and browns under the broiler in 3 to 4 minutes — watch it carefully, as the transition from golden to burnt happens fast.

Ingredients

2 servings

Pasta and Sauce

Cheese Topping

Instructions

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  1. Cook ravioli 1 minute less than package directions. Drain and set aside.

    7 min

  2. Cook bacon in a large oven-safe skillet until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving fat in the pan. Add garlic and cook 60 seconds.

    8 min

  3. Pour in heavy cream. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan. Season with salt and white pepper.

    5 min

    Add Parmesan off heat only. The cream is hot enough to melt the cheese without a direct flame, which prevents the sauce from breaking.

  4. Add ravioli to the sauce and toss gently. Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and crumbled bacon.

    2 min

  5. Broil on high for 3 to 4 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling. Serve immediately.

    4 min

Pro Tips

  • Use fresh refrigerated ravioli rather than frozen for the best texture after baking.
  • Reserve the bacon fat in the pan as your cooking fat. It carries the smoky depth that defines carbonara sauce.
  • Broil on the top rack of the oven, close to the element, for the fastest and most even browning.

Variations

Pancetta Carbonara

Replace bacon with diced pancetta for a more traditional Italian-American flavor that is less smoky and more savory.

With Shrimp

Saute 0.5 lb of large shrimp in butter and garlic, arrange on top of the ravioli before broiling for a seafood-carbonara variation.

Serving Ideas

  • Serve directly from the skillet for a dramatic table presentation
  • Top with extra crumbled bacon and fresh parsley
  • A crisp Pinot Grigio cuts through the richness of the cream and bacon
  • Pair with a simple side salad and breadstick to round out the meal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ravioli Carbonara is $18.29 per individual dinner plate. It is part of the Classic Entrées menu and is not available as a catering pan. Prices vary slightly in New York, Alaska, and California.
A single serving of Ravioli Carbonara contains 1,390 calories with 104 grams of fat and 2,660 milligrams of sodium, making it a high-calorie, high-fat individual entrée suited for guests who want a rich, indulgent pasta.
The dish contains cheese-filled ravioli baked in a creamy sauce with bacon, topped with a blend of melted Italian cheeses. The sauce is a cream-based carbonara style rather than the traditional egg-based Roman version, making it richer and more stable.
Cook fresh cheese ravioli until al dente. Prepare a cream sauce with rendered bacon fat, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Toss the ravioli in the sauce, transfer to a baking dish, top with shredded mozzarella and crumbled bacon, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is golden. Serve immediately.
Ravioli Carbonara is available at both lunch and dinner. Some Olive Garden locations offer weekday lunch pricing for pasta dishes, so check your local menu for any discounted lunch options on this entrée.