Cheesy Pizza Ravioli Bake (Print Version)

Cheese ravioli layered with sausage, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella for a bubbly family-style bake.

# Ingredients:

→ For the meat sauce

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage, casings removed if needed
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 cups (480 ml) pizza sauce
06 - 1 cup (240 ml) crushed tomatoes
07 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ For the ravioli bake

11 - 20 oz (565 g) refrigerated cheese ravioli, not boiled
12 - 2 1/2 cups (280 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese, divided
13 - 3 oz (85 g) sliced pepperoni
14 - 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
02 - Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and onion, then cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until the sausage is browned and reaches 160°F. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
03 - Stir in the pizza sauce, crushed tomatoes, water, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning.
04 - Spread 1 cup of sauce in the baking dish. Add half of the ravioli in an even layer, spoon over half of the remaining sauce, and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat with the remaining ravioli and sauce.
05 - Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes, until the ravioli are tender and the center is steaming hot.
06 - Remove the foil. Top with the remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, pepperoni, and Parmesan. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Let the bake rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with basil or parsley, then scoop and serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - Use refrigerated ravioli for the timing listed. Frozen ravioli needs extra covered baking time.
02 - For the cleanest slices, let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
03 - Estimated nutrition is per serving and will vary by ravioli, sausage, and sauce brands.

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