Ravioli Carbonara

Name: Ravioli Carbonara
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli; 8 bacon strips, diced; 1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce; 1/4 cup milk; 2 to 3 teaspoons dried basil; Pepper to taste

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 3 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Our delicious ravioli carbonara recipe uses frozen ravioli and store-bought Alfredo sauce to speed up the meal prep immensely—you get to be the magician who transforms it into a carbonara pasta dish. Presto! It's ready.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli
8 bacon strips, diced
1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
1/4 cup milk
2 to 3 teaspoons dried basil
Pepper to taste

Directions

Cook ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings.
Stir the Alfredo sauce, milk and basil into drippings; heat through. Drain ravioli; add to sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon and pepper.

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