Description
Lightning-Fast Cheesy Three-Pepper Ravioli with Italian Sausage is a quick and delicious skillet meal that combines seared peppers, onions, and Italian sausage with tender cheese ravioli, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese for a mouthwatering, hearty dinner ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium red pepper
- 1 medium green pepper
- 1 medium yellow pepper
- 2 small-medium red onions
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
Meat and Protein
- 12 ounces precooked Italian-style chicken sausage (Johnsonville 3-cheese sausages with cheese, red bell peppers, and garlic recommended)
Pasta and Dairy
- 24 ounces frozen small round cheese ravioli (Rosetto brand recommended)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Oils and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables and sausage: Roughly chop the red, green, and yellow peppers into large, bite-size pieces, aiming for about 3 3/4 – 4 cups total. Also roughly chop the red onions to yield about 4 cups. Slice the precooked Italian chicken sausage into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Sear the peppers, onions, and sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the chopped peppers, onions, and sausage slices. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and both vegetables and sausage have nice seared spots for enhanced flavor.
- Cook the ravioli: While the pepper mixture cooks, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen cheese ravioli and cook according to package instructions, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Prepare the tomatoes: While pasta and peppers cook, cut the grape or cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise to make about 1 1/2 to 2 cups.
- Combine tomatoes with pepper mixture: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the halved tomatoes gently to warm them without making them mushy.
- Mix everything together: Either transfer the pepper mixture to a large serving bowl or leave it in the skillet. Add the drained ravioli, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently but thoroughly to combine everything evenly.
- Serve immediately: Plate the dish while warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- A quick, healthy, and flavorful skillet dinner ready in about 20 minutes.
- Perfect for weeknights when you want a hearty meal without a long wait.
- Using precooked sausage and frozen ravioli drastically reduces preparation and cooking time.
- You can use other Italian-style sausages based on your preference.
- Feel free to swap cherry tomatoes for grape tomatoes or small diced tomatoes if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 249
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 740 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 21 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 47 milligrams
