Description
Baked Ravioli brings cheesy comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal effort. Layers of pasta, sauce, and melted cheese create a hearty meal that feels like a warm hug from your favorite Italian grandmother.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 24 oz cheese ravioli
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese and Seasonings:
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 425°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with 2 tbsp olive oil, ensuring full coverage.
- Spread 1 cup marinara sauce across the bottom of the dish, creating a smooth base layer.
- Arrange 24 oz of ravioli in a single, neat layer directly on top of the sauce, making sure each piece touches the bottom.
- Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella and ¼ cup parmesan cheese evenly over the first ravioli layer.
- Pour remaining 1 cup marinara sauce to completely blanket the ravioli, covering every piece.
- Distribute another 1 cup mozzarella and ¼ cup parmesan cheese across the top surface.
- Dust the cheese with 1 tsp dried basil, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp black pepper for extra flavor.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and slide into the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 10-15 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Allow the dish to rest 5 minutes, letting the sauce settle and flavors meld together.
- Serve immediately, scooping directly from the baking dish with extra parmesan on the side if you prefer.
Notes
- Check ravioli package for any specific baking instructions that might differ from this recipe’s method.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like adding provolone or switching to a low-fat mozzarella for dietary needs.
- Using fresh marinara sauce can elevate the flavor compared to jarred versions, but store-bought works perfectly fine in a pinch.
- For a protein boost, consider layering cooked ground beef or Italian sausage between sauce and ravioli layers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg