30 Minute Creamy Sausage Ravioli Skillet

This creamy sausage ravioli skillet is a cozy, one-pan dinner made with refrigerated ravioli, Italian sausage, jarred sauce, and plenty of melty cheese. It’s ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for an easy, comforting weeknight meal.

Easy Creamy Sausage Ravioli Skillet Recipe

• Everything cooks in one skillet, making prep and cleanup quick and easy!
• Creamy, cheesy, and packed with Italian sausage flavor for total comfort food vibes.

Ingredients for Creamy Sausage Ravioli Skillet

• Hot Italian Sausage: Adds bold, savory flavor and richness. Mild Italian sausage or ground beef works well if you prefer less heat.
• Herbs & Spices: Garlic powder and rubbed sage combine to add tons of flavor in just seconds. You can also use dried oregano or Italian seasoning if you’re not into sage.
• Spaghetti Sauce: Keeps the recipe quick and easy. Use any favorite jarred marinara or homemade spaghetti sauce.
• Refrigerated Cheese Ravioli: The star of the dish, cooking perfectly al dente right in the sauce. Frozen ravioli works too! Just add a couple extra minutes of simmer time, and you may need to add a bit more water also.
• Parmesan Cheese: Adds salty, nutty flavor and helps thicken the sauce. Romano or Asiago are great substitutes.
• Heavy Cream: Makes the sauce rich and creamy. Half and half can also be used, but the sauce will be thinner.
• Shredded Whole Milk Mozzarella: Melts smoothly for that classic cheesy pull. Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella works as well, but you’ll be sacrificing a bit in the flavor/texture department!
• Fresh Mozzarella: Adds extra creaminess and a luxe finish. Burrata or additional shredded mozzarella can be substituted.

How to Make Creamy Sausage Ravioli Skillet

Heat a large sauté pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, crumbling it with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.

Stir in garlic powder, rubbed sage, spaghetti sauce, water, ravioli, and a couple of generous pinches of salt and pepper.

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook over medium to medium-low heat for about 6–10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the ravioli is tender.

While the ravioli cooks, turn the oven to broil. Stir Parmesan cheese and heavy cream.

Mix until creamy and well combined.

Top with shredded mozzarella, then tear fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces and scatter over the top.

Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 1–2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.

Tips for Making Creamy Sausage Ravioli Skillet

• After you add the spaghetti sauce, swish the half cup of water around in the jar to get every last bit of sauce out.
• Use a large skillet with a lid so the ravioli cooks evenly in the sauce.
• Cooking time may vary depending on the brand of ravioli. Carefully testing the ravioli is the best way to check if it’s done.
• Keep a close eye while broiling. Cheese can go from golden to burnt very quickly!

Make-Ahead Instructions

• You can brown the sausage and assemble the sauce up to a day ahead.
• Store it covered in the refrigerator, then reheat gently on the stove, and add the ravioli when ready to cook.

Storing Leftovers

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• The sauce will thicken as it sits, but it stays delicious.

Freezing Creamy Sausage Ravioli Skillet

I don’t recommend freezing this skillet ravioli as the texture of the ravioli will become mushy after freezing, thawing, and reheating.

Reheating Creamy Sausage Ravioli Skillet

• Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or cream to loosen the sauce.
• You can also microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• crispy garlic bread
• sliced garlic cheese bread (Texas Toast style)
• simple house salad
• kale Caesar pasta salad
• air fryer green beans

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