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Baked Ravioli with Italian Sausage and Cheese Recipe

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This Baked Ravioli recipe is a comforting and delicious Italian-inspired dish featuring cheese ravioli baked in a savory tomato sauce with Italian sausage, onions, and garlic, topped with melted fontina cheese. Perfect for a hearty family meal, this dish combines the flavors of aromatic herbs, tangy balsamic vinegar, and gooey cheese baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound ground Italian chicken sausage
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves (grated or minced)
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 20 ounces refrigerated cheese ravioli
  • 1 cup shredded fontina cheese (or mozzarella)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the ravioli dish.
  2. Cook the sausage and onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and ground Italian chicken sausage. Crumble the sausage with a spoon and cook until browned and fully cooked. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add sauce and seasonings: Reduce heat to medium. Pour in marinara sauce, balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine the flavors.
  4. Combine ravioli and sauce: Stir the refrigerated cheese ravioli into the skillet, coating them evenly with the sauce mixture. Top with shredded fontina cheese.
  5. Bake covered: Cover the skillet with foil and place it in the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 30 minutes until the dish is hot and bubbly throughout.
  6. Broil to finish: Remove the foil and switch the oven to broil. Broil for several minutes until the cheese is golden brown and crispy on top. Optionally garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerated cheese ravioli can be substituted with fresh or frozen ravioli; adjust baking time as needed.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute Italian chicken sausage with plant-based sausage or omit it entirely.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.
  • Use mozzarella cheese if fontina is unavailable; it melts beautifully as well.
  • Ensure to cover the skillet with foil during baking to avoid drying out the ravioli.
  • Let the dish rest for a few minutes after baking to thicken before serving.

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