Description
This easy cheesy ravioli bake is the ultimate comfort meal for busy weeknights. Layered with frozen cheese ravioli, marinara sauce, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan, it bakes into a bubbly, golden casserole that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (25-ounce) bag frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
- Top with half of the remaining marinara sauce, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan. Sprinkle with half of the garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Repeat layers with the remaining ravioli, sauce, cheeses, and seasonings.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the ravioli are tender.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a meatier version, add a layer of cooked Italian sausage or ground beef between the ravioli layers. You can also use frozen spinach or mushroom ravioli for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 458
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 24g