Description
Cheesy Baked Ravioli delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, turning a simple pasta package into a crowd-pleasing dinner that requires minimal effort and maximum flavor. Layers of cheesy goodness melt together with store-bought ravioli, creating a weeknight meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour 1 cup of marinara sauce across the bottom of the dish, creating an even layer.
- Arrange 1 package (25 oz) of frozen cheese ravioli directly on top of the sauce in a single layer.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the ravioli.
- Scatter ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese across the first layer.
- Add another 1 cup of marinara sauce, covering the cheese and ravioli completely.
- Place the remaining ravioli on top of the sauce in another layer.
- Top the second layer with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil across the surface and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 375F for 25 minutes, keeping the foil sealed.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until the cheese turns golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Fresh ravioli works best, but frozen ravioli can be substituted by adding 5-10 minutes to baking time.
- Choose a high-quality marinara sauce to enhance the overall flavor of the dish.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like adding ricotta or provolone for extra richness.
- For a lower-carb version, swap traditional pasta ravioli with cheese or spinach-filled zucchini ravioli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 748 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1140 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg