Creamy Sausage Ravioli Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound Italian sausage
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2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese ravioli
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2 jars (15 ounces each) Alfredo sauce
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2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Optional Garnish
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Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
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Red pepper flakes
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook Italian sausage until browned and no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the cooked sausage. Stir to combine and set aside.
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Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Arrange half of the ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
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Top with half of the cooked sausage, half of the chopped spinach, and one-third of the remaining Alfredo sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
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Repeat layers with remaining ravioli, sausage, spinach, and another third of the Alfredo sauce.
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Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
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Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs and red pepper flakes if desired.
# Notes:
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This dish combines the flavors of lasagna with the convenience of ravioli for an easy weeknight dinner.
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You can use mild or hot Italian sausage depending on your preference for spice.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.