Baked Ravioli
Baked ravioli combines the convenience of store-bought ravioli and sauce with the cozy satisfaction of a homemade dinner. It’s a meaty, cheesy, and family-friendly meal made with just 5 ingredients!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 16 ounces ground beef, turkey, or Italian sausage (see note 1)
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce (see note 2)
- 1 package (24 ounces) frozen or refrigerated ravioli (see note 3)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground meat until cooked through, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.16 ounces ground beef, turkey, or Italian sausage
- When the meat is fully cooked, remove the pan from the heat. Add the marinara sauce and stir to combine.1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange a single layer of ravioli over the sauce. Spoon another layer of marinara sauce mixture over the ravioli. Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella. Repeat with a second layer: ravioli, sauce, and cheese.1 package (24 ounces) frozen or refrigerated ravioli, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes for refrigerated ravioli, 45 minutes for frozen ravioli.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the baked ravioli cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
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Notes
- Ground beef, turkey, or Italian sausage: Choose your own adventure! If you use sausage, you can add a little heat to this recipe by going with hot Italian sausage, or keep it mild with sweet Italian sausage. If you happen to have a pound of thawed ground beef that you need to use, that's perfect, too!
- Marinara sauce: Jarred or homemade both work well. Use your favorite brand or homemade spaghetti sauce.
- Ravioli: Choose cheese-filled, meat, spinach, or any kind you like. If you're using frozen ravioli, there's no need to thaw it first. Increase baking time as instructed.
- Vegetarian: Use cheese ravioli and omit the meat or use a meat substitute. Instead of meat, consider sautéing mushrooms and/or bell peppers.
- Make ahead: This ravioli casserole can be assembled up to a day ahead of time. Cover the baking dish with foil and refrigerate until ready to bake. Remove the dish from the refrigerator while preheating the oven so it can warm up a little bit.
- Shortcut: Make the meat sauce as instructed or buy a jar of meat sauce. Instead of layering the casserole, pour ravioli into pan, stir meat sauce in, top with 1 cup cheese (you won’t need the other cup), and bake as directed.
- Nutrition: Nutritional information is calculated using 85% ground beef (ground round) and cheese ravioli. Numbers will vary depending on the ingredients and brands you use. To reduce sodium, use a lower sodium marinara sauce or homemade spaghetti sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 815kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1825mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 892IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 18mg
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