Meat Lover’s Pizza Skillet Ravioli

Meat Lover’s Pizza Skillet Ravioli

One pan. Big pizza flavor. Loaded with sausage, pepperoni, and bacon in a rich, cheesy tomato sauce—ready in just 25 minutes!

 Ingredients

• 28 oz frozen cheese ravioli
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz Italian sausage (beef or pork), crumbled
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
• 1 cup pepperoni slices (halved if large)
• 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional toppings: sliced olives, mushrooms, bell peppers
• Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

 Instructions

1. Brown the meat:
   Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Build the flavor:
   Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Pizza it up:
   Add bacon, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
4. Sauce + ravioli:
   Pour in marinara sauce and water (or broth). Stir, then gently fold in frozen ravioli.
5. Simmer:
   Cover and simmer on medium-low for 10–12 minutes, stirring once, until ravioli is tender.
6. Cheesy finish:
   Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top. Cover and cook 2–3 minutes until melted and bubbly.
7. Serve:
   Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve hot and enjoy that pizza-meets-pasta magic