Meat Lover’s Pizza Skillet Ravioli (Print Version)

A one-pan skillet dish with Italian sausage, bacon, pepperoni, ravioli, and gooey melted cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 1 bag (about 500 g / 17.6 oz) frozen cheese ravioli

→ Sauce

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 400 g (14 oz) crushed Italian-style tomatoes
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 120 ml (½ cup) whole milk

→ Meats

08 - 225 g (8 oz) cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
09 - 100 g (3.5 oz) cooked thick-cut bacon, crumbled
10 - 85 g (3 oz) diced pepperoni, divided

→ Cheeses

11 - 120 g (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 30 g (1 oz) grated parmesan cheese

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add frozen ravioli and stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until ravioli float and are tender but firm, about 4-5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and softened, about 5 minutes.
03 - Add crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, and dried oregano to the skillet. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Pour in whole milk and stir to combine. Add cooked Italian sausage, crumbled bacon, and most of the diced pepperoni, reserving some pepperoni for topping. Simmer the sauce over low heat for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
05 - Gently fold the drained ravioli into the skillet sauce, coating each piece evenly without breaking the pasta.
06 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and reserved pepperoni evenly over the top. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook until cheese melts and becomes stretchy, about 3-5 minutes.
07 - Remove the lid and sprinkle grated parmesan and a pinch of dried oregano over the dish. Serve immediately while hot and bubbly.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Simmering the sauce uncovered before adding ravioli helps thicken and intensify flavors.
02 - Freshly shredded cheese melts better and enhances texture.
03 - Reserve some diced pepperoni for garnish to improve presentation.

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