Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the baked ravioli ahead of time and refrigerate it until you're ready to bake. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if you're starting from cold.

How should leftovers be stored?

Once leftovers have cooled to room temperature, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. To freeze, transfer sliced portions of the casserole to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Baked Ravioli | Real Balanced

Name: Baked Ravioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce; 1 bag (25 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried basil, divided; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided (optional); Chopped fresh parsley

Description

This Baked Ravioli is a game-changer for busy weeknights. It’s reminiscent of lasagna, but with a lot less effort. Using frozen cheese ravioli cuts down on prep time, and layers of marinara sauce and melted cheeses create a great meal that’s easy and comes together in 1 hour.

Ingredients

1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 bag (25 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided (optional)

Optional Garnish:

Chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C). Coat large baking dish (9×13-inch rectangular dish or large circular dish will work) with nonstick cooking spray or a little olive oil.
Layer Sauce and Ravioli: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of the dish. Arrange a layer of frozen ravioli over sauce. Then, add more sauce on top of ravioli.
Add Cheese and Herbs: Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over sauce. Then, sprinkle about half of the dried basil, half of the dried oregano, and half of the red pepper flakes.
Repeat Layers: Repeat layers with remaining sauce, ravioli, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
Bake: Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden. Optionally, turn on oven broiler and broil for 30-90 seconds, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Garnish and Serve: Let cool for a few minutes. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley, then serve.

Recipe Notes:

Refrigerator Storage: Once leftovers have cooled to room temperature, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.

Freezer Storage: To freeze, transfer sliced portions of the casserole to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Reheating Instructions: Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F (176 degrees C) until warmed through, or microwave individual portions in 30-second increments. If it seems dry, add a little water or extra marinara sauce before reheating.

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