Baked Ravioli & Italian Sausage Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 20 oz refrigerated cheese ravioli
• 24 oz marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• a few leaves fresh basil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Brown Italian sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excessive grease if necessary.
3. Spread approximately 1 cup marinara across bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
4. Arrange half the ravioli in a single layer.
5. Top with half the sausage, approximately one-third of mozzarella and some Parmesan.
6. Add another layer of marinara followed by remaining ravioli and sausage.
7. Pour 1/2 cup water around edges.
8. Top with remaining marinara.
9. Cover tightly with foil.
10. Bake 20 minutes.
11. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
12. Bake uncovered another 10-15 minutes until bubbling and lightly browned.
13. Rest 5-10 minutes.
14. Finish with basil if desired.

Nutrition

Chef's Notes

Refrigerated ravioli cooks quickly in the sauce without requiring a separate pot. Scale marinara and water proportionally with ravioli quantity.

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