Description
Need a weeknight dinner that’s rich, hearty, and on the table with minimal fuss? This Easy Baked Ravioli Casserole is your new go-to. With layers of cheese ravioli, creamy ricotta, zesty marinara, and bubbling mozzarella, it’s everything we love about lasagna—without the effort. It’s perfect for a quick dinner, comfort food cravings, or even make-ahead meal prep. If you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, cozy food ideas, or kid-friendly meals that deliver big flavor fast, this easy recipe will check all your boxes.
Ingredients
2 pounds cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
4 cups marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of the dish.
3. Add a layer of ravioli over the sauce.
4. Dollop ricotta cheese over the ravioli.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan evenly on top.
6. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with cheese.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
9. Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
You can swap in meat-filled ravioli or spinach ravioli for variety.
For extra richness, add a layer of béchamel or cream sauce in between.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of dish)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: easy dinner, casserole recipe, ravioli bake, cheesy pasta, comfort food