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Easy Baked Ravioli Casserole: Comfort Food Dinner

Close-up of a thick, cheesy slice of baked ravioli casserole with meat sauce and melted cheese topping.
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Make this easy baked ravioli casserole for a satisfying, cheesy comfort food dinner. This recipe uses simple ingredients for a quick weeknight meal that tastes like lasagna without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (25 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound ground beef (optional, for meat sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. If using ground beef, cook it in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If skipping beef, simply use the marinara sauce as is.
  3. Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
  5. Spoon half of the remaining sauce mixture over the ravioli layer. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
  6. Add the remaining half of the frozen ravioli on top. Cover this layer with the rest of the sauce mixture.
  7. Top the casserole evenly with the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and all of the Parmesan cheese.
  8. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
  11. Let the baked ravioli rest for 5 to 10 minutes before you cut and serve it.

Notes

  • You can substitute frozen meat ravioli or spinach ravioli for cheese ravioli.
  • For a make ahead ravioli option, assemble the entire casserole, cover it, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 minutes to the covered baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
  • This recipe works well with store-bought vodka sauce or your favorite homemade tomato sauce.

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