Baked Ravioli Recipe

4.91 from 11 votes

With only 4 base ingredients, this simple Baked Ravioli recipe is quick to become one of your new favorite, go-to weeknight dinners! It has the delicious flavors of lasagna but takes a fraction of the time!

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: beef, pasta

Servings: Servings

Calories: 574kcal

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef or ground chicken, turkey or Italian sausage
20 ounces refrigerated four-cheese ravioli
32 ounces marinara sauce
½ cup water
2 cups Italian cheese blend
Optional seasonings: crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, fresh minced garlic, seasoning salt, salt, black pepper
Optional garnishes: fresh basil garnish and grated or shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch casserole dish with butter, olive oil, or non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium skillet on medium-high heat, crumble and cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease. Season as desired.
To a large bowl, combine ravioli, marinara sauce, water, ½ cup of the cheese, and the cooked and seasoned ground beef. Fold until well combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly on top. Cover tightly with foil.
Bake 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until it’s bubbling at the edges.

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Notes

Pro Tips and Substitutions

Extra Sauce: If you love your pasta more on the saucy side or plan on eating it as leftovers, you might consider adding an additional cup of sauce. The ravioli will absorb a lot of the sauce while it’s cooking and even more when it’s stored in the refrigerator.

Make Ahead of Time: You can prepare this casserole a day or two in advance. Make sure to add additional cup (or two) of sauce as the pasta will absorb some of it as it refrigerates.

Extra Veggies: For added nutrition, consider mixing in sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers with the ground beef.

Make It Spicy: If you like a kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce or use spicy Italian sausage instead of ground beef.

Cheese Choices: Feel free to experiment with different cheese blends with mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese.

Meat Alternative: Swap ground beef for ground turkey, ground chicken, or even a meat-free alternative for a vegetarian option.

Sauce Variation: Use Alfredo sauce or a pesto sauce instead of marinara for a different flavor profile.

Ravioli Flavor: Try different flavors of ravioli, such as a mushroom or spinach ravioli, for a unique twist.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, simply place in the oven or microwave until warmed through. You may need to add a splash of water or sauce to keep it moist.

You can freeze baked ravioli! Allow it to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil or store it in freezer-safe container. Just know the texture will be slightly compromised from the freeze/thaw process.

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