Baked Ravioli
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4.7
Baked Ravioli
Description
This Baked Ravioli recipe assembles layers of frozen cheese ravioli, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese inside a greased baking dish. After layering pasta, sauce, and cheese twice, it is baked at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until the cheese melts and the casserole is heated through. Covering with foil midway can prevent excessive browning. Before serving, a sprinkling of fresh parsley adds a touch of color and light herbaceousness.
The dish offers a rich, saucy, and cheesy texture with tender ravioli pockets encased in a tomato-based sauce. The method is simple, relying on frozen ravioli convenience and layering rather than boiling before baking. Using frozen ravioli lends manageable cooking times and consistent results.
Serving baked ravioli can be part of a family meal or casual dinner. Fresh parsley on top provides a fresh aroma. The recipe notes that fresh ravioli may be used but requires shorter baking time; observation during baking is recommended to avoid overcooking, keeping ravioli tender but not gummy. Also, adding dried oregano and parsley to the cheese topping is an option for more herbal flavor.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces cheese ravioli see notes, frozen
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- parsley fresh, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray or oil.
- Place a single layer of ravioli on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread 1 cup of the marinara over the noodles and top with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layer of noodles, marinara and mozzarella again. Sprinkle the top with parmesan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is cooked through. If the top is getting dark, you can top with aluminum foil.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This recipe uses two 12-ounce packages of frozen cheese ravioli totaling 24 to 30 ounces.
- Fresh ravioli can be substituted but will cook faster; start checking around 10-15 minutes when the cheese bubbles to avoid overcooking.
- Adding dried oregano and parsley on top before baking adds an extra herbal note.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 542kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1495mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 671IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 320mg | 32% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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