Ravioli Bake Casserole
Our Ravioli Bake Casserole is a ravioli lasagna with a smart shortcut to this delicious hearty meal using ravioli for layers of noodles. With a 10-minute prep and only 5 ingredients, this ravioli bake casserole is quick and practically effortless!
The Ravioli Bake Casserole…
Everyone will love this fun, cheesy flavor of our Ravioli Bake Casserole. It’s comfort food with a twist and without all the fuss! Perfect for busy weeknights and impressive enough for guests. It’s simple, satisfying, and delicious! For more easy dinner casseroles, try our Easy Baked Long Fusilli Casserole, Pasta Alla Nonna, and Baked Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole. For more ravioli lovers, don’t miss our Spinach Ravioli with Asparagus Sauce, Date Night Ravioli with Peas, and Easy Fried Ravioli.
This ravioli casserole tastes like you spent a lot of time preparing it. But the secret is the easy preparation. Best of all, you can make it in advance and freeze it for later use.
Plus, you can easily double this recipe and bake it in a larger casserole dish to feed a crowd.
Ingredients Needed to Make this Ravioli Casserole…
For this easy recipe, you will need these 5 simple ingredients, plus a baking dish:
- BAKING DISH: choose one 9-inch pie baking dish.
- RAVIOLI: choose a package of refrigerated round spinach and cheese ravioli (if you have a special diet, see our notes below).
- TOMATO SAUCE: choose any “already” prepared tomato sauce you have on hand. I used some of our mom’s quick marinara sauce, which I had.
- CHEESE: The only 2 cheeses needed for this recipe are: shredded mozzarella, and grated parmesan.
- BASIL: choose only some fresh basil for this recipe. It will make the flavors pop!
How To Make Our Ravioli Casserole? (with Step-by-Step Directions)
There are 4-easy-to-follow steps to making our ravioli casserole: (*full recipe card below!)
STEP #1: Pour the marinara sauce into the baking dish, and spread it evenly to cover the bottom of the dish.
STEP #2: Lay ravioli side by side and in one single layer. Spoon tomato sauce over the ravioli and scatter with both kinds of cheeses, grated parmesan, and shredded mozzarella.
STEP #3: Lay the second layer of ravioli on top. Spoon with the remaining sauce, grated parmesan, and shredded mozzarella. Optional: toss some basil leaves on top.
FINAL STEP 4: Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven for about 35 to 40 minutes. Then uncover and continue to bake for additional 5 minutes until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the cheese on top is completely melted.
QUICK NOTE: Here is where you have a choice to cover and store it until you’re ready to bake it. Or you can bake it for dinner, or freeze it for another time before baking.
This ravioli casserole makes a great dish for the whole family to enjoy. Serve it with a green salad on the side, and dinner is done!
Frequent Questions & Answers…
1. Can we use “Square” ravioli? I had a package of refrigerated round ravioli that I found at Costco. But you can use the “square” ravioli as well. Also, any ravioli of your choice, cheese-filled or other fillings will work well.
2. How much tomato sauce is needed? I used only 2 cups for our 9-inch baking dish and about 16-round ravioli.
3. Can we use jarred tomato sauce? Yes, you can. If you prefer to use your favorite jarred sauce with this recipe – go for it! But we recommend a tomato and basil sauce.
4. How many layers of ravioli in this casserole? I made only 2 layers of ravioli and that’s because the ravioli I used was very thick, and also I used a shallow baking dish.
5. Can we add additional layers of ravioli? Yes, but I recommend using a larger size casserole dish and not as shallow as the pie dish, as I did. Also, keep in mind, that you will need additional marinara sauce and cheeses.
6. Can we add meat to this casserole? I don’t see why not. Feel free to add a meat sauce like our mom’s classic bolognese sauce , or a crumbled Italian sausage to give it more protein.
7. How to reheat? Leftovers are never a problem to reheat the next day. You can easily reheat in the microwave or in the oven.
Keep in mind, that you can use any leftover sauce you may have, or you can try any of these recipes for The Sunday Sauce (8 recipes!)
Do you have a special diet? …try these options:
To Store, Freeze, and Reheat…
- To Store: Cover the baking dish with clear wrap or aluminum foil and keep it chilled in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat leftovers easily in the microwave or your oven, until warm.
- To Freeze: If baked, it’s best to wait until the ravioli has cooled down before freezing. Then cover and freeze, for up to 3 weeks. You can freeze it before baking it as well.
- To Thaw: It is best to leave the casserole on your counter for several hours, or thaw it in your refrigerator overnight. Then reheat or bake as directed in our recipe card.
This Ravioli Bake Casserole is deliciously cheesy and filling! Your family and friends will love the new and “upgraded twist” to a familiar ravioli dinner.
After you make it the first time, you’ll want to keep it on rotation. Try this recipe, you’ll be glad you did!
ENJOY!!
More Easy Casseroles You’ll Love!
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- Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
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Do you love ravioli? Then try our Date Night Creamy Ravioli with Peas, and our Spinach Ravioli with Asparagus Sauce! … enjoy!
Ravioli Bake Casserole
Ravioli Bake Casserole is a happy combination of the full flavor of a ravioli dish only it is in a casserole! A 10-minute prep with 5 ingredients, makes this ravioli bake casserole quick and easy! Perfect for busy weeknights and impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
- 2 cups marinara tomato sauce - divided
- 1 pound spinach and cheese ravioli - refrigerated (about 16 ravioli)
- 2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese - divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella - divided
- a few fresh basil leaves
- 9-inch round baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to Bake at 350 degrees F (175C).
- Pour 3/4 cup of tomato sauce on the bottom of the 9-inch baking dish and spread it evenly in a single layer.
- Lay the ravioli on top of the tomato sauce, (about 8 ravioli) side by side and fit as many as you can to make the first layer.
- Spoon about 1/2 cup of tomato sauce over the ravioli. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese, then scatter with 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella.
- Next, layer the 2nd layer of ravioli on top, keeping them side-by-side. Cover the ravioli with the remaining tomato sauce, grated parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella.
- Cover with a sheet of aluminum foil. Place the baking dish on the center rack of your oven.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Then uncover, and continue to bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling around the edges. Toss some fresh basil leaves on top. Then serve.
Yields: 4 to 6 servings
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4 to 6 servingsServing Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 257Total Fat: 6.8gSaturated Fat: .5gCarbohydrates: 38.5gFiber: 1.3gSugar: 4gProtein: 10.8g
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Thank you for a simple and delicious meal idea! I need to get some of those premade raviolis.
Yes, this is one meal you’ll enjoy making often! I bought those spinach and cheese ravioli at Costco. They have them all year round. Enjoy! 🙂