PrintEasy Cheesy Baked Ravioli Casserole (Quick Weeknight Pasta Bake)
Hi, I’m Alex, and I’m so glad you’re here. I believe that incredible, soul-satisfying food doesn’t have to be complicated. This Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli Casserole is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying, gooey cheese pasta bake that feeds the family fast.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (25 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Spread about one-third of the marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. Do not thaw the ravioli first.
- Spoon half of the remaining marinara sauce over the layer of ravioli. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Place the remaining half of the ravioli on top of the cheese layer. Cover this layer with the rest of the marinara sauce.
- Top the casserole evenly with the remaining mozzarella cheese and all of the Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
- Let the baked ravioli rest for 5 minutes before you serve it. This helps the dish set up.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the marinara sauce with a creamy Alfredo sauce for a creamy baked ravioli version.
- If you want crispy edges, ensure the top layer of cheese touches the edges of the pan.
- This recipe works well as a make ahead pasta bake; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking, adding 10-15 minutes to the bake time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 55