Baked Ravioli

5 from 2 votes

This Baked Ravioli with Frozen 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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: baked frozen ravioli, baked ravioli, ravioli casserole

Servings: servings

Calories: 295kcal

Author: Sara Nelson

Ingredients

1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 bag (25 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli (do not thaw)
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)

Optional Garnish:

Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C). Coat large baking dish (9x13-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 single 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.

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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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