One pan Italian sausage ravioli is the kind of recipe that saves dinner on a busy night. Everything cooks in one skillet (no boiling! no extra dishes!) just tender ravioli, savory sausage, and marinara all finished with plenty of melted cheese. It’s cozy, easy, and on the table in about 30 minutes.

a pan of sausage ravioli topped with melted cheese.

This one pan pasta recipe builds on a few of my favorite short-cut ingredients, but the result is greater than the sum of it’s parts; it tastes like it simmered for hours. So If you’re craving some hearty pasta, it’s an all-around winner.

Ingredients

Italian sausage links: Hot or mild. Your choice!
Marinara sauce: Use your favorite brand.
Frozen cheese ravioli
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley

How to Make It

Brown the sausage: Slice the sausage links and brown the pieces in a hot pan with olive oil.
Add the sauce: Add the marinara sauce and a half a cup of water to the pan with the sausage. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
Simmer the pasta: Add the frozen ravioli to the sauce and stir. The pasta should be covered by the sauce. Cover the pan and simmer the pasta in the sauce for about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and continue simmering until the pasta is tender.
Make it cheesy: Sprinkle both kinds of cheese over the top and cover the pan until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and serve!

Recipe Tips

Sausage swap: I like the hearty pieces of browned sausage, but you can swap the sausage links for ground Italian sausage to make the prep even easier.
Pan size: A pan with taller sides works best for this recipe so there’s plenty of room for the ravioli to cook.
Don’t skip the water: The water helps create enough liquid for the ravioli to cook properly in the sauce. Skip it and the sauce will thicken too much before the pasta is tender.

a bowl of sausage ravioli with sauce and cheese.

More One Pan Pasta Recipes

One Pan Italian Sausage Ravioli

An easy one pan pasta made with Italian sausage, marinara, and frozen cheese ravioli, all finished with melty mozzarella and Parmesan. This cozy skillet dinner comes together in about 30 minutes with minimal prep and cleanup.

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Author: April Anderson

Servings: servings

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage links sliced
1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
1/2 cup water
16 ounces frozen cheese ravioli (about 4 cups)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
chopped parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Place the sliced sausage in single layer in the pan and brown the pieces on both sides. Drain the excess fat from the pan and discard it.
Add the marinara sauce and ½ cup water to the pan. Stir and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Add the frozen ravioli to the pan and stir so they’re covered with the sauce. Cover the pan and cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and continue simmering the pasta for three to five minutes or until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover the pan with a lid until the cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.