5 from 21 votes
Baked Ravioli
Baked Ravioli combines tender cheese-filled pasta with a creamy marinara sauce enhanced by cream cheese, thyme, and parsley. This dish has a soft yet slightly chewy texture with melted mozzarella topping it for a gooey finish. The baking step melts the cheeses together and warms the ravioli through, making it a comforting Italian-inspired meal. Topping with Parmesan and fresh basil adds sharpness and a fresh aroma, perfect for serving as a main or side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cheese-filled ravioli 16-ounce package
- 2 cups marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
- ⅓ cup cream cheese cubed
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon parsley dried
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ cup basil chiffonade, leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil an 8×8 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook ravioli just until tender, about 2-3 minutes; drain well.
- Combine marinara sauce and cream cheese in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until cream cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in thyme and parsley.
- Spread ravioli into the prepared baking dish. Top with marinara mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella. Place into oven and bake until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and basil, if desired.
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