Looking for a comforting Italian dinner that’s both impressive and incredibly easy to make? This Baked Ravioli with Marinara is my go-to recipe when I want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. It transforms store-bought ravioli into a bubbling, cheese-filled casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 (20 oz) packages fresh cheese ravioli
- 2 (24 oz) jars high-quality marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in marinara sauce, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Arrange half of the ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
- Cover with half of the remaining sauce and sprinkle with half of both cheeses.
- Repeat layers with remaining ravioli, sauce, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.
Cook Time and Serving Size
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Total Time: 55-60 minutes
Servings: 8
Recipe Notes
– Don’t overcook the ravioli! The pasta will continue cooking in the oven, so it’s better to have it slightly undercooked when assembling.
– For best results, let the dish rest after baking. This helps the sauce thicken and makes serving easier.
– Feel free to use any type of ravioli – cheese, spinach, or even meat-filled varieties work great.
– To prevent the cheese from sticking to the foil, spray the foil with cooking spray before covering the dish.
– This dish freezes beautifully. Prepare up to the baking step, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed, adding 10-15 minutes to the cooking time.
– If the top starts browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the final baking minutes.
Baked Ravioli with Marinara
Ingredients
- 2 20 oz packages fresh cheese ravioli
- 2 24 oz jars high-quality marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in marinara sauce, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Arrange half of the ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
- Cover with half of the remaining sauce and sprinkle with half of both cheeses.
- Repeat layers with remaining ravioli, sauce, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.
