Cheesy Pizza Ravioli Bake with Italian Sausage (Print version)

A saucy baked ravioli casserole with Italian sausage, marinara, pepperoni, bacon, and a golden mozzarella topping.

# Ingredients:

For the sausage sauce

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 1 lb (450 g) bulk Italian sausage, mild or hot
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 3 cups (720 ml) marinara sauce

For the bake

10 - 25 oz (710 g) frozen cheese ravioli
11 - 1/2 cup (65 g) cooked chopped bacon
12 - 3 oz (85 g) pepperoni slices, divided
13 - 2 cups (225 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella
14 - 1/4 cup (25 g) grated parmesan cheese
15 - Fresh basil or parsley, for serving
16 - Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
02 - Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles.
03 - Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, then stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
04 - Fold the frozen ravioli, cooked bacon, and about two-thirds of the pepperoni into the sauce until the ravioli are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan, then scatter the remaining pepperoni over the top.
06 - Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 8-10 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and the sauce bubbles at the edges.
07 - Broil for 1-2 minutes if you want a golden top, watching closely. Rest for 5 minutes, then finish with basil or parsley and crushed red pepper if using.

# Good to know:

01 - Keep ravioli frozen until mixing so they do not soften or tear.
02 - If assembling from the fridge, add about 10 minutes to the covered bake time.
03 - Let the casserole rest before serving so the cheese and sauce settle.

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