Cheesy Baked Ravioli: Dinner Obsession!
Baked ravioli: assemble this hearty casserole with Italian sausage, rich tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella. A family-favorite weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 25 oz frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Dice and add onion to the skillet with sausage; cook until soft and translucent.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning; simmer.
- Cook ravioli in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then drain.
- Preheat oven to 3500F. Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in a casserole dish.
- Layer half of the ravioli, half of the mozzarella, and 1 cup of sauce.
- Layer remaining ravioli, 1 cup of sauce, and remaining mozzarella.
- Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Don't overcook the ravioli in the boiling water; they'll continue to cook in the oven.
- For food safety, ensure ground sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) before combining with sauce.
- Make ahead: assemble the casserole, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if cooking from cold.
- For a richer sauce, let it simmer longer on low heat, allowing flavors to meld. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- For food safety, ensure ground sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) before combining with sauce.
- Make ahead: assemble the casserole, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if cooking from cold.
- For a richer sauce, let it simmer longer on low heat, allowing flavors to meld. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.