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Italian Sausage Ravioli

Creamy Italian Sausage Ravioli Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb bulk Italian sausage, mild or hot
  • 20 oz refrigerated cheese ravioli
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil if needed, breaking it into crumbles, until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Spoon off excess fat, leaving 1 tbsp.
  2. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer on low 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, boil ravioli in salted water per package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  5. Remove sauce from heat, stir in cream and Parmesan, then fold in ravioli with a splash of pasta water. Top with basil and serve.

Notes

Let the cream sit at room temperature while you prep and add it off the heat to keep the sauce smooth. Leftovers will thicken as they cool; reheat gently with a little water.