Cheesy Pizza Ravioli Bake

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Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Servings: 4–6

Ingredients

  • The Pasta: 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese ravioli.
  • The Sauce & Meat:
    • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce.
    • 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage, browned and drained.
    • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices.
    • 1/4 cup bacon crumbles (optional for extra saltiness).
  • The Cheese:
    • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Garnish: 1 tsp dried oregano and fresh parsley.

Instructions

  1. Par-Boil: Cook the refrigerated ravioli in boiling salted water for 2–3 minutes (slightly less than package directions). Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté: In a large oven-safe skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Combine: Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the sausage. Add the par-boiled ravioli and gently toss until every shell is coated in sauce.
  4. Layer the Toppings: Top the ravioli mixture with a thick, even layer of shredded mozzarella. Arrange the pepperoni slices and bacon crumbles over the cheese.
  5. Bake: Place the skillet in the oven at 400°F for 10–15 minutes.
  6. Melt & Crisp: For a true pizza finish, broil for the last 2 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the pepperoni edges are crisp.
  7. Finish: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and fresh parsley before serving straight from the skillet.

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