Description
A luxurious yet approachable weeknight centerpiece with layers of cheese-stuffed ravioli, savory sausage, and a silky tomato-cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (25–30 oz) package frozen cheese ravioli, thawed
- 1 lb Italian sausage, removed from casing and crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or good-quality tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth (optional)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, finely grated
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- Fresh basil and parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until edges caramelize and fat renders, about 6–8 minutes. Spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate.
- Reduce heat to medium, add remaining oil and the diced onion. Cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze with the wine or broth, scraping the brown fond.
- Stir in marinara and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of the prepared dish. Layer ravioli, sausage, and cheeses, repeating the layers.
- Add remaining ravioli, sauce, and top with remaining cheeses and small dots of butter.
- Tent loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest 8–10 minutes to set then sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Pat ravioli dry to prevent watery sauce. Resting improves sliceability and concentrates flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg