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Sheet-Pan Sweet Sausage & Toasted Cheese Ravioli

Sheet-Pan Sweet Sausage & Toasted Cheese Ravioli

I refuse to wait for a giant pot of water to boil on a Tuesday. Tossing fresh, store-bought cheese ravioli directly onto a sheet pan with sweet Italian sausage and letting the oven do the work is my ultimate dinner cheat code. The ravioli get these incredible, chewy, toasted edges while soaking up all the savory pan juices from the bursting tomatoes.

Elena Reyes
Elena Reyes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 22 minutes
4
easy
dinner
sheet-pan30-minute-mealpastafamily-friendly+1

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Timeline

33 minutes
0m10m20m30m
Prep Sausage & Tomatoes
5m
Toss Sausage & Ravioli
3m
First Roast
12m
Prep Asparagus
4m
Add Asparagus & Parm
Final Roast
10m
Garnish & Serve

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Sweet Italian Sausage links(Sliced into 1-inch coins)
  • 20 oz Refrigerated cheese ravioli(Must be fresh/refrigerated, not frozen or dried)
  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes(Halved)
  • 1 bunch Asparagus(Woody ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil(Divided use)
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese(For dusting)
  • 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves(Torn, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grab your biggest rimmed baking sheet. Chop 1 lb Sweet Italian Sausage links into 1-inch thick coins and halve 1 pint Cherry tomatoes.

    5 min

    Tip: Kitchen shears are actually the fastest way to cut sausage links right over the cutting board. Less mess, faster prep.

  2. 2

    Directly on the baking sheet, toss the chopped sausage, tomatoes, and the 20 oz Refrigerated cheese ravioli with 2 tbsp Olive oil, 1 tsp Garlic powder, and 1 tsp Dried oregano. Spread everything into a single layer.

    3 min

    Tip: Yes, we are putting raw ravioli on the pan! Make sure they get a light coating of oil so they toast instead of drying out.

  3. 3

    Transfer the sheet pan to the hot oven and roast for 12 minutes.

    12 min

    Tip: The tomatoes will start to break down and create a pseudo-sauce right on the pan.

  4. 4

    While the pan is in the oven, trim the woody ends off 1 bunch Asparagus and chop the spears into 2-inch pieces. In a medium bowl, toss them with the remaining 1 tbsp Olive oil, 0.5 tsp Kosher salt, and 0.25 tsp Black pepper.

    4 min

    Tip: We add the asparagus later so it stays tender-crisp and bright green instead of turning into sad, stringy mush.

  5. 5

    Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven. Add the seasoned asparagus directly to the pan, give everything a gentle toss to redistribute the juices, and sprinkle evenly with 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese.

    2 min

    Tip: Use a metal spatula here to scrape up any bits of cheese or tomato sticking to the bottom.

  6. 6

    Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the sausage is cooked through, the asparagus is tender, and the ravioli edges are wonderfully crispy and golden.

    10 min

    Tip: If you want extra crispy edges on your pasta, switch to the broiler for the last 60 seconds.

  7. 7

    Remove from the oven and let it sit for just a minute. Scatter 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves over the top before serving straight from the pan.

    1 min

    Tip: If you have a lemon rolling around your fridge, a quick squeeze of juice over the top wakes the whole dish up brilliantly.

Chef's Notes

The secret to this recipe working is specifically using REFRIGERATED ravioli. Dried tortellini or frozen ravioli won't have the right moisture content to cook beautifully on the pan. The fresh kind puffs up, gets chewy in the center, and crispy on the edges. Delicious doesn't have to be difficult!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Sheet-Pan Sweet Sausage & Toasted Cheese Ravioli take to make?

Sheet-Pan Sweet Sausage & Toasted Cheese Ravioli takes about 37 minutes total. That includes 15 minutes of prep and 22 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings.

What skill level is needed for Sheet-Pan Sweet Sausage & Toasted Cheese Ravioli?

This recipe is rated easy — it's beginner-friendly and straightforward.

What ingredients do I need for Sheet-Pan Sweet Sausage & Toasted Cheese Ravioli?

The main ingredients are: Sweet Italian Sausage links, Refrigerated cheese ravioli, Cherry tomatoes, Asparagus, Olive oil, Garlic powder, Dried oregano, Kosher salt, Black pepper, Grated Parmesan cheese, Fresh basil leaves.

What type of meal is Sheet-Pan Sweet Sausage & Toasted Cheese Ravioli?

Sheet-Pan Sweet Sausage & Toasted Cheese Ravioli is categorized as: dinner.