Description
Skillet Ravioli Lasagna blends Italian comfort classics into one delicious pan-cooked marvel. Cheese-filled ravioli layers merge with rich marinara and melted mozzarella, creating a quick weeknight dinner solution you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound bulk mild or hot Italian sausage
Dairy and Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) whole milk mozzarella, shredded and divided (about 2 cups)
Main Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (24-ounce / 680 grams) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 (20-ounce / 567 grams) package refrigerated four-cheese ravioli (such as Buitoni)
Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C), positioning the oven rack 8 inches from the heat source to ensure even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble the sausage into the skillet, cooking until it browns completely and loses its pink color, approximately 6 to 7 minutes.
- Pour marinara sauce and of water into the skillet, stirring to incorporate the browned sausage bits from the bottom. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Gently introduce the ravioli into the sauce, stirring carefully to prevent tearing. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken while the ravioli becomes tender, which typically takes 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Carefully transfer half of the ravioli and sausage mixture to a separate bowl, creating space for layering.
- Distribute half of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the remaining mixture in the skillet. Top with the reserved ravioli mixture, then complete the layer with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and develops a light golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped basil leaves. Serve immediately while hot and bubbling.
Notes
- Quickly brown sausage to develop deep, rich flavors that infuse the entire dish with savory goodness.
- Use an ovenproof skillet to seamlessly transition from stovetop to oven, minimizing dishes and maximizing convenience.
- Gently stir ravioli to prevent tearing, ensuring each pasta pocket remains intact and perfectly cooked.
- Layer cheese strategically to create delicious pockets of melted mozzarella throughout the skillet lasagna.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the irresistible combination of bubbling cheese and tender ravioli.
- Fresh basil adds a bright, aromatic finish that elevates the entire comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 530 cal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg