Baked Ravioli

A quick, easy casserole that’s comforting and perfect for a busy weeknight! This Baked Ravioli Casserole is loaded with ground beef, marinara sauce, spices, cheese ravioli and topped with lots of melted cheese! Pair it with a tossed salad and garlic bread for a complete meal that’s easy. Plus, it’s freezer friendly!

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Let’s talk about this baked ravioli! If you are looking for a super simple and family-friendly dinner recipe that’s perfect for weeknights, you are going to want to save this one! This baked ravioli checks so many dinnertime boxes.

Cheese ravioli layered in a baking dish with a flavorful ground beef meat sauce and lots of cheese. It’s is the kind of dinner my family loves and a recipe that I love to make! It’s sort of like a lasagna but a whole lot easier to make.

This pasta casserole is a dinner my whole family can agree on! It’s cozy and delicious comfort food. Add some breadsticks on the side or a green salad or simple veggies like air fryer broccoli or asparagus, then serve it up! You will definitely want this easy baked pasta in your dinner rotation!

Why You’ll Love this Baked Ravioli Recipe

• The meat sauce is very low fuss! Make the ground beef with some basic pantry spices, then add your favorite prepared marinara sauce — that’s all you need.
• There is no boiling required since the ravioli cook in the pan with the sauce. It makes this recipe so easy.
• Cheesy baked ravioli is freezer-friendly! Prepare the recipe and then pop it in the freezer to bake later.

Ingredients for Baked Ravioli

• Ground beef – Feel free to use ground turkey, ground pork, or crumbled Italian sausage in place of ground beef.
• Diced onion – For best results, choose a white or yellow onion for this recipe.
• Minced garlic – Freshly minced garlic adds loads of flavor to this easy ravioli bake.
• Marinara sauce – Pick a jar of your favorite sauce, or make your own homemade marinara!
• Canned tomato sauce – Make this dish extra saucy by adding a can of tomato sauce with the marinara.
• Dried oregano – You can use Italian seasoning in place of oregano if you prefer.
• Frozen cheese ravioli – Grab a bag of your favorite frozen ravioli to use in this pasta bake.
• Shredded mozzarella cheese – Nothing makes a casserole more comforting than loads of gooey cheese!
• Grated Parmesan cheese – Some parmesan cheese is the icing on the cake…or should I say casserole?

How to Make Baked Ravioli

1. Cook the beef in a large skillet with the onion and garlic. Once it’s cooked through, drain the excess fat and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the marinara sauce, tomato sauce, and oregano to the ground beef and stir well to combine.
3. Next, spread a thin layer of sauce in a prepared 9×13″ baking pan. Then place half of the frozen ravioli on top of the sauce and top the pasta with half of the remaining sauce.
4. Top the sauce with half of the cheese. Repeat these layers and then sprinkle Parmesan over the top of the casserole.
5. Cover the pan with foil and bake the casserole for 25 minutes at 400°F. Take the foil off and cook it for 25 minutes longer or until it’s bubbling hot in the center.
6. Let the baked ravioli stand for 10 minutes before serving.

How to Store Baked Ravioli

For best results, transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. You can also wrap the baking dish tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

What to Serve with Baked Ravioli

The gooey and cheesy baked ravioli is best paired with comfort food favorites like breadsticks or warm and buttery rolls. We also love to serve it with delicious vegetables sides like glazed carrots or roasted vegetables.

It would be perfect with a hearty side salad or even tasty broccoli salad!

Can you make baked ravioli ahead of time?

Yes, baked ravioli is great recipe to make ahead. Just assemble as instructed and then wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Freeze it for up to two months and then bake it when you need a an easy dinner.

Can you bake ravioli instead of boiling?

Yes, for this recipe you can! It saves time to skip the boiling step and bake the frozen ravioli right in the casserole. It works perfectly and will save you time and dirty dishes!

Should you thaw ravioli before cooking?

You don’t need to thaw it first! Just layer it in the baking dish with the sauce and cheese, then pop it in the oven.

You are going to love this comforting, hearty dinner. Once you make this baked ravioli your family will ask for it every week! It’s so good when you’re craving something simple and cozy. Enjoy!

More Delicious Baked Pasta Recipes!

• Learn how to make the BEST Lasagna! My recipe has been handed down in my family and is always a winner!
• Cheesy Ham Casserole with Bow Ties is a great way to use up leftover ham. It’s cheesy, cozy, filling, and delicious!
• For a quick and easy weeknight dinner, make Linguini Casserole. It’s always a family favorite.
• My Baked Spaghetti has layers of red and white sauce for an amazing pasta dinner.
• Baked Ziti combines tender pasta with a hearty sausage meat sauce and, of course, lots of cheese!

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Baked Ravioli

Quick and easy Baked Ravioli Casserole loaded with cheese ravioli, ground beef, marinara and cheese!

Prep:10 minutes mins

Cook:1 hour hr

Resting Time:10 minutes mins

Total:1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound ground beef
• ▢ ½ medium onion diced
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 24 ounces jar marinara sauce
• ▢ 15 ounces tomato sauce
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ 25 ounce package frozen cheese ravioli
• ▢ 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
• ▢ ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13’’ inch baking dish (or two 8-inch dishes with cooking spray) set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium heat brown the ground beef and diced onions. During the last minute of cooking add the minced garlic. When ground beef is cooked through drain grease off.
• In a mixing bowl combine the cooked ground beef, marinara sauce, tomato sauce and oregano. Spread a thin layer of this mixture across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce in the baking dish.
• Top with half of the remaining marinara sauce mixture and half of the shredded Mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat layers then sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Place the baking dish in a preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil from the baking dish and cook for an additional 25 minutes or until bubbly and hot in the center.
• Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

Can you bake ravioli instead of boiling?

Yes, for this recipe you can! It saves time to skip the boiling step and bake the frozen ravioli right in the casserole. It works perfectly!

Should you thaw ravioli before cooking?

You don’t need to thaw it first! Just layer it in the baking dish with the sauce and cheese and pop it in the oven.

Can you make baked ravioli ahead?

Yes, this is a great recipe to make ahead. You can assemble and then wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Freeze it for up to two months and then bake it when you need a an easy dinner.

If you don’t want one big baked pasta dish, divide this recipe in half and use two 8×8″ baking dishes. Assemble both and then freeze one for later.

If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container and they’ll keep in the refrigerator for two to three days.

 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 886kcal (44%), Carbohydrates: 62g (21%), Protein: 55g (110%), Fat: 46g (71%), Saturated Fat: 21g (131%), Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 186mg (62%), Sodium: 2390mg (104%), Potassium: 929mg (27%), Fiber: 6g (25%), Sugar: 12g (13%), Vitamin A: 1422IU (28%), Vitamin C: 14mg (17%), Calcium: 577mg (58%), Iron: 16mg (89%)

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