Cheesy Pizza Ravioli Bake (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 500 g frozen cheese ravioli
02 - 350 g marinara sauce
03 - 200 g mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded

→ Meats and Toppings

04 - 200 g Italian sausage, casings removed
05 - 60 g bacon, cooked and chopped
06 - 50 g pepperoni slices

→ Aromatics and Seasonings

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
09 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C. Prepare an oven-safe skillet or casserole dish.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
03 - Add Italian sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
04 - Stir in Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to release aromas.
05 - Add marinara sauce, cooked bacon, and half of the pepperoni slices. Stir until blended.
06 - Gently fold in the frozen cheese ravioli until evenly coated in sauce and sausage mixture.
07 - Smooth the top and sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese. Add remaining bacon and pepperoni slices.
08 - Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
09 - Remove the foil and broil on high for 2–3 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling. Monitor closely to avoid burning.
10 - Allow to cool slightly, then serve warm. Enjoy immediately for optimal texture.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - For best melting, shred mozzarella cheese fresh instead of using pre-shredded.
02 - You can customize with additional pizza toppings such as sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or black olives.
03 - Monitor closely during broiling, as cheese can brown rapidly.
04 - Let the dish cool completely before refrigerating leftovers.

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