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Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli is a quick, simple, and delicious dinner recipe that the whole family loves! It’s so cheesy and so tasty!
Baked ravioli is up there at the top of our Easy Pasta Recipes like our favorite Baked Spaghetti. Not only is it kid-friendly, but it only takes 30 minutes and 4 ingredients which means it’s mom-friendly too.
A recipe for busy people (yes, you)
I’ve come to the conclusion that there isn’t NOT a busy time of year.
If it’s not school and sports, it’s summer vacations, and if it’s not summer, it’s the holidays, and if it’s not that, it’s the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Am I the only one?!
Because life is just so busy, I NEED quick recipes on hand for when I don’t have the time or energy to make a weeknight meal.
And I’m not talking about quick 3-minute ramen noodles – I’m talking quick, but still substantial and satisfying. That’s where this baked ravioli comes in.
My family loves pasta (and cheese, of course), so I knew that they would love this baked ravioli recipe. It only took minutes to put together, but it turned out delicious!! Even the hubby and I couldn’t resist grabbing seconds.
Only 4 ingredients!
It looks and tastes like a fancy casserole/pasta bake, but I’ll let you in on a secret – there are literally 4 ingredients inside this ravioli bake.
- refrigerated ravioli
- pasta sauce (whatever kind you love)
- basil
- mozzarella cheese
PREP. Preheat oven to 400°F.
RAVIOLI. Cook ravioli as directed on the package. Drain and set aside.
SAUCE. In a medium/large pot, mix pasta sauce, and basil and cook on medium heat until heated through (about 4-6 minutes). Add cooked ravioli and mix well.
BAKE. Pour into a 9×13 pan. Top with cheese and bake for 12 minutes. ENJOY!
You can be a dinner hero in 20 minutes.
Recipe Tips
Ravioli. Italian sausage ravioli, cheese ravioli, or veggie-filled ravioli can easily replace beef ravioli. Use refrigerated or frozen ravioli and boil them according to package directions.
Pasta sauce. There are so many delicious pre-made sauces that you can purchase at the grocery store. To make your own sauce, use the sauce in our Spaghetti recipe or our favorite Marinara Sauce.
Variations.
- Veggies. Add a layer of veggies like spinach or stir in chopped peppers or onions to change up the flavors.
- Spice it up by adding red chili flakes.
- Cheese. Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese or ricotta cheese in the mixture.
- Seasoning. Enhance the dish’s flavor by replacing 1 teaspoon of dried basil with 1 tablespoon of fresh basil.
Making AHead and Storing
Make ahead of time. Assemble it a day or two in advance, bake it, and store any leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 more days.
STORE. Baked ravioli casserole can last in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Freezer meal. This dish makes a great freezer meal. Multiply the ingredients and make two or three at a time or divide the ingredients into smaller-sized pans.
Freeze in a disposable casserole baking dish to spare yourself a few minutes down the road!
- Undercook the pasta just a bit to keep it from getting mushy when thawed.
- Add the pasta to the sauce. Allow it to cool and sprinkle on the cheese
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap then again with aluminum foil. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw overnight in the fridge and bake according to directions until hot and bubbly.
Serving Suggestions
If you are like me and love having easy, quick dinner recipes on hand, I suggest giving this easy ravioli bake a go. It’s delicious and with your favorite pasta sauce, ravioli, and plenty of cheese, you really can’t go wrong!
We love to pair this recipe with:
Recipe FAQ
You can use either! Just boil the ravioli according to the directions on the package.
This is an awesome make ahead meal! You can cook the ravioli, add the sauce and cheese, and stick it in the fridge to bake later on. It’s also a great freezer meal. See the section titled, “Making Ahead and Storing” for details.
For more baked pasta dishes, try:
- Creamy Sausage Penne Bake
- Easy Baked Ziti
- Pasta Bake
- Chicken Asparagus Pasta Bake
- Chicken Alfredo Bake
Baked Ravioli Recipe
Ingredients
- 20 oz cheese-filled ravioli refrigerated
- 26 oz pasta sauce (your favorite)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook ravioli as directed on the package. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium/large pot, mix pasta sauce, and basil and cook on medium heat until heated through (about 4-6 minutes). Add cooked ravioli and mix well.
- Pour into a 9×13 pan. Top with cheese and bake for 12 minutes. ENJOY!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe adapted from Pillsbury.
This is an easy meal but one that everyone loves! So cheesy and delicious.
No complaints from my family, they loved it! Love how it has the golden crust on top!
I used Italian sausage tortellini instead of ravioli and a tomato and basil pasta sauce This will definitely be a go-to meal in the future. Thanks so much!!
That sounds yum! Thank you for sharing that!
My family ABSOLUTELY loved this Dish! Gonna have to try more new things!
Oh, I am so glad!! I hope you do try more things 🙂 Thank you!
I’m not quite comfortable in the kitchen. This looks like a good one to try for me! Yum!.. when I looked for the ravioli I saw many different kinds. Any reason you couldn’t choose a beef ravioli over the cheese alone? Thanks 🙂
Not at all!! That is just what I chose 🙂 Have fun trying it different ways!
I love simple meals . Love your meals you show me how simple it is to make. Thank you again
Awe, thanks so much!! Just trying to help 🙂 ENJOY!
I love the touch of lemon to this recipe. It would give it that sweet tangy taste. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you Lara! I’m am glad to share!!
This has totally become one of my favorite Pinterest finds. It’s so cheap and effortless, I do make my own pasta sauce from scratch, and serve it with garlic chibatta bread. It’s such a satisfying and comforting meal.
I agree..so comforting!! Thanks so much for stopping by!
I love the Ravioli Bake idea!! To make it a little more substantial, I think I would add ground turkey to the sauce. Sounds yummy! I can’t wait to make it. Thanks for the recipe!
That’s a great idea!! Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you like it!!
If I wanted to split this into smaller portions to freeze, do I bake it first then freeze or what do you recommend?
I haven’t tried that, but I would think to not bake it first. I would put it in the foil pans ready to bake, then it’s ready to cook. Hope that helps! I’d love to know what you think!