Cajun Sausage Ravioli pairs cheese-filled pasta with spicy Italian sausage and a creamy Parmesan pan sauce. Red and green bell peppers, red onion, and generous garlic keep the rich dish colorful and savory, while Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes provide a deliberate layer of warmth.
The recipe serves 4 and takes 35 minutes, including 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of active cooking. Cook the ravioli separately, reserve the measured pasta water, and handle the filled pasta gently when it joins the sausage sauce.
Cajun Sausage Ravioli Ingredients
Use 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, 1 tablespoon oil, ½ red bell pepper diced, ½ green bell pepper diced, ½ large red onion diced, 6 to 7 minced garlic cloves, and one 25-ounce package frozen cheese ravioli.
Measure 1 tablespoon garlic seasoning blend, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. The sauce requires ¼ cup beef or chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, ¾ to 1 cup grated Parmesan, and ¼ cup reserved pasta water.
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How to Make Cajun Sausage Ravioli
- Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add spicy Italian sausage, both diced bell peppers, diced red onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up the sausage, until browned and the vegetables soften.
- Add garlic seasoning blend, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add broth, heavy cream, and ¾ to 1 cup grated Parmesan. Keep at a gentle simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the frozen cheese ravioli according to its package. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
- Gently combine ravioli and reserved water with the sausage sauce.
- Keep the combined skillet at a low simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, folding carefully, then serve.
For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.
Prepare the Vegetables Before Heating the Pan
Brown Sausage, Peppers, Onion, and Garlic
Toast the Three Seasonings for One Minute
Build the Parmesan Cream Sauce
Cook Frozen Ravioli According to Its Package
Combine Without Tearing the Ravioli
Finish at a Low Simmer
Serve Four Balanced Portions
Conclusion
Cook sausage, peppers, red onion, and garlic for 8 to 10 minutes; bloom the seasonings for 1 minute. Gently simmer broth, cream, and Parmesan for 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in package-cooked ravioli and ¼ cup pasta water, then finish at a low simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use beef or chicken broth?
Yes. The sauce uses ¼ cup of either beef broth or chicken broth.
- → How much Parmesan should I add?
Use ¾ to 1 cup grated Parmesan, depending on how full a cheese flavor you prefer.
- → How do I keep the ravioli from breaking?
Cook it by the package, drain carefully, and fold it gently through the sauce instead of stirring aggressively.
- → How many servings does Cajun Sausage Ravioli make?
It makes 4 servings in about 35 minutes.