Lightning-Fast Cheesy Three-Pepper Ravioli with Italian Sausage
~ This delicious ravioli skillet dinner is on the table in about 20 minutes! It’s one of my family’s all-time favorite meals for busy weeknights. Healthy, fast and bursting with flavorful peppers, sausage and cheesy ravioli! ~
This Recipe Is: • Ready in 30 Minutes or Less •
A few weeks ago, my whole family came rushing into the house at dinnertime after a wonderfully busy, really fun day together. We were all ravenous. But the mom in this story didn’t have an idea in her head about what to make for dinner (uhhhh … yeah … that would be me …).
But did I panic? No way!
You see, I have a superhero mommy cape, complete with a secret, lifesaving weapon (a ridiculously well-stocked pantry!).
That’s exactly how this lightning-fast dinner was created.
I quickly rummaged in the freezer … Yay – yummy ravioli!
The fridge … Score – sausage and parm!
Then I grabbed for whatever produce I happened to have … peppers left over from photographing our Rainbow Pepper Salsa, an onion (I’ve always got one of those hanging around), and some lovely little tomatoes that were sitting on my counter.
Done!
Seriously – in the time it took my family to clear the table of all the homework, half-finished art projects and miscellaneous small toys, I had dinner on the table.
And it was a ginormous hit! Soooooo delicious! As in … I’ve-made-it-at-least-three-more-times-in-the-last-few-weeks-because-we-love-it-that-much … delicious!
The onions are meltingly sweet, the peppers are seared but still just a little crunchy, and the sausage is perfectly browned. To top it off, there’s the refreshing, juicy acidity of the tomatoes and the salty kick of the parmesan.
It’s crazy-good for something so quick and simple. Ahhhh … that’s the magic of the mommy cape.
You want a superhero mommy cape, too? No problem! You’ve come to the right place. (Oh … and we also specialize in daddy capes, wife capes and best-boyfriend-ever-to-make-this-amazing-dinner capes …)
Just keep this dinner in your back pocket, even if you’re not sure which night of the week you’ll end up serving it. The ravioli and sausage will wait for you for days or even weeks. And the produce, although fresh, is all stuff that you can find in most grocery stores year-round and that will easily keep for several days or more. Those peppers are gonna be just as yummy on Friday or Saturday as they would have been back on Monday, right!?!? (Ka-pow! Secret-weapon, well-stocked pantry!)
Wanna get dinner on the table even faster? You can chop the peppers, onions and sausage earlier in the day or even the night before and store them in separate containers in the fridge.
Then … Shazam! In about 20 minutes, dinner is done and you’re lookin’ like a superhero!
Lightning-Fast Cheesy Three-Pepper Ravioli with Italian Sausage
A delicious skillet dinner that's on the table in about 20 minutes. Healthy, fast and bursting with flavorful peppers, sausage and cheesy ravioli!
• Ready in 30 Minutes or Less •
Ingredients
- 1 medium red pepper
- 1 medium green pepper
- 1 medium yellow pepper
- 2 small-medium red onions
- 12 ounces precooked Italian-style chicken sausage (we use Johnsonville 3-cheese sausages with cheese, red bell peppers and garlic)
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 24 ounces frozen small round cheese ravioli (we use Rosetto)
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Give your peppers and onions a quick, rough chop so they're in large, bite-size pieces similar to the size you'd use for shish kabobs. You should have about 3 3/4 - 4 cups of peppers and about 4 cups of onions. Cut the sausages into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and swirl to coat pan. Add peppers, onions, and sliced sausage. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring only occasionally, until peppers and onions are tender and the vegetables and sausage have developed some seared spots.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook ravioli as directed on package (about 5 minutes). Drain.
- While the pepper mixture and pasta are cooking, cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise (to equal about 1 1/2 - 2 cups).
- Remove pepper mixture from heat. Add tomatoes and stir to combine so they get warmed through but aren't mushy.
- At this point, you can transfer the pepper mixture to a large serving bowl, or simply leave it in the skillet and finish the recipe right in the pan.
- Add drained ravioli, parmesan, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Ravioli: We always recommend whole-grain pasta when possible, but the whole-wheat ravioli available in our stores is significantly higher in fat than the ravioli we chose to use here. Also, there is a notable difference in the fat content of various brands of traditional, frozen ravioli. Read the labels carefully. We encourage you to choose higher-fiber, organic or all-natural products whenever it's feasible.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 11 servings Serving Size: 1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 249Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 740mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 15g
Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only, and may vary depending on your choice of ingredients or preparation. No guarantees are made regarding allergies or dietary needs. Always consult a physician or dietician for specific advice and questions.
I love it when a meal comes easily together like this! Looks amazing!
Yep – so quick and easy – two really important words when it comes to dinners on uber-busy nights, right?!?! But it’s gotta be delicious, too, or it’s just not worth making. This tastes even more amazing than it looks! ~G&S
lightening fast caught my eye! I love ravioli and this looks delicious!
Hey, Christina! So excited you popped by, especially after your crazy-busy wedding weekend (loved your post with all the wedding pics BTW – awesome bridesmaid’s dress!!!!). Definitely try this – it’s just soooo good! 😀 ~Shelley
Yep, I will be having this for dinner this week. Love the fast, easy meal. Even I can’t mess this recipe up!!
We think the whole family will love this one, Yvonne! And you’ll love how fast and simple it is! We can’t get enough of quick dinners – it means more family time in the evenings!! ~G&S
I have to say I was completely in awe after those first three sentences “A few weeks ago… didn’t have an idea in her head about what to make for dinner” I mean, only a few weeks ago? This isn’t something that happens on daily basis? I have an overfull pantry as well that saves me from this every single time! (and it happens every single time *cough*)
It’s amazing you came up with a hit in a hurry! 😉
Lol!! You are so funny!!
Even though we try our hardest to keep a plan in mind for dinner … those hectic evenings sneak up on us all too often! Or … ya know … life gets in the way! This recipe is great to keep in the back of your mind for those busy, busy, busy evenings just like that! ~G&S
This looks great! And, I’ve been on that sausage kick lately! Hmmm,maybe I’ll have to try! Thanks also for all the comments on my blog. You are so sweet!
I so agree with you about a well stocked pantry. Sometimes that’s where the creativity comes from!
Thanks again!
Oh yes, Debi! You’ve gotta try this recipe! (Especially since you’re on that sausage kick, and all! :D) We can’t wait to hear how much you love it!! ~G&S