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    Home » Recipes » Pasta Dishes

    Ravioli Bake

    Published: Oct 7, 2019 · Modified: Feb 20, 2023 by Elizabeth · 7 Comments

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    This ravioli bake is easy and delicious. In this recipe, Italian sausage is cooked with jarred pasta sauce and layered with ravioli and mozzarella cheese. Then the casserole is baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

    Ravioli bake being lifted by a large spoon from a glass casserole dish.

    In this recipe we use refrigerated ravioli instead of frozen. We get them in the refrigerated section of the supermarket, where the cheese and other fresh pastas are. Here we use the spinach ricotta ravioli, but there are several varieties to choose from.

    This baked ravioli dish is filling, comforting and simple. With only 5 ingredients and minimal prep work, it’s a great weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy. Pair it with a side salad and some crusty bread and you just might have some leftovers for lunch.

    For more easy weeknight dinners try this lasagna soup, these simple Italian sausage meatballs, and chicken tomato pasta.

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    Ingredients

    The ingredients for this ravioli bake prepped and arranged on a white surface.
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 pound Mild Italian Sausage, casings removed and torn into pieces (or use bulk sausage)
    • 1 (24 ounce) jar Pasta Sauce, use a meatless variety of your favorite brand
    • 20 ounces Spinach Ricotta Ravioli, refrigerated variety (we used 2 packages of Rana brand ravioli)
    • 8 ounces Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (we used whole milk mozzarella and shredded our own)

    You will also need

    • Casserole dish 2 quart (8 x 11)
    • Baking sheet – to place the casserole dish in case it bubbles over
    • Aluminum foil

    Instructions

    • Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add the sausage.
    • Cook the Italian sausage for 5-6 minutes until browned. Stir the sausage frequently while breaking up any large pieces.
    • Lower the heat to medium-low and add the pasta sauce to the Italian sausage.
    • Stir the sauce until it’s combined with the sausage. Then, cover the skillet and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep the sauce at a simmer. If it’s boiling too vigorously, lower the heat a touch. Raise the heat if it’s not simmering. Give it a good stir occasionally.
    • The sausage will be cooked through way before the 20 minutes are up, but we want to keep it simmering to let the flavors come together. Simmering prepackaged sauces and broths give them more of a homemade taste.
    • While the sauce cooks, preheat the oven to 350°F

    Assemble the casserole

    Add half of the Italian sausage sauce to the bottom of the casserole dish.

    A layer of Italian sausage pasta sauce being added to a glass casserole dish.

    Then add half of the ravioli in a single layer. Place them close together, but not overlapping.

    Ravioli being layered on sausage pasta sauce in a glass casserole dish.

    Next, top the ravioli with about half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.

    Repeat:

    • Half Italian sausage sauce
    • The remaining ravioli in a single layer
    • Half shredded mozzarella cheese
    • Finish with the remaining sauce and remaining cheese
    The assembled ravioli casserole, before baking.

    Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet, just in case the sauce bubbles over it won’t make a mess in your oven. Loosely cover the dish with foil. Don’t make a tight seal. Just place it over and lightly press down the sides.

    Bake the covered ravioli casserole for 40 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the center is hot.

    Remove the ravioli bake from the oven and let it set for about 5 minutes before serving.

    A piece of ravioli bake served on a white plate.
      Ravioli bake being lifted by a large spoon from a glass casserole dish.
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      5 from 2 votes

      Ravioli Bake

      This ravioli bake is easy and delicious. In this recipe, Italian sausage is cooked with jarred pasta sauce and layered with ravioli and mozzarella cheese.
      Prep Time15 minutes mins
      Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
      Resting Time5 minutes mins
      Total Time1 hour hr 50 minutes mins
      Course: Main Course
      Cuisine: Italian
      Keyword: casseroles
      Servings: 6
      Calories: 737kcal
      Author: Elizabeth

      Ingredients

      • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
      • 1 pound Mild Italian Sausage casings removed and torn into pieces (or use bulk sausage)
      • 24 ounce Jar Pasta Sauce use a meatless variety of your favorite brand
      • 20 ounces Spinach Ricotta Ravioli refrigerated variety
      • 8 ounces Shredded Mozzarella Cheese whole milk mozzarella

      Instructions

      • You will also need: Casserole dish 8X11 (2 quart), Baking Sheet, Aluminum foil

      Start the Italian Sausage Sauce

      • Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add the sausage.
      • Cook the Italian sausage for 5-6 minutes until browned. Stir the sausage frequently while breaking up any large pieces.
      • Lower the heat to medium-low, add the pasta sauce to the Italian sausage and stir until combined.
      • Cook the sauce for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep the sauce at a simmer. If it’s boiling too vigorously, lower the heat a bit.
      • While the sauce cooks, preheat the oven to 350°F

      Assemble and bake the ravioli

      • Add about ⅓ of the Italian sausage sauce to the bottom of the casserole dish.
      • Add ½ of the ravioli in a single layer. Place them close together, but not overlapping.
      • Top the ravioli with about ⅓ of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
      • Repeat: ⅓ Italian sausage sauce, remaining ravioli in a single layer, ⅓ shredded mozzarella cheese and finish with the remaining sauce and remaining cheese
      • Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet, just in case the sauce bubbles over.
      • Loosely cover the casserole dish with foil.
      • Bake the covered ravioli casserole for 40 minutes.
      • Uncover the dish and continue baking for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the center is hot.
      • Remove the ravioli bake from the oven and let it set for 5-10 minutes before serving.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 737kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 1967mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 747IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 12mg
      The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate.This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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      1. Beth

        April 19, 2023 at 1:36 pm

        Can I use frozen ravioli? It’s what I have and I want to try this.

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        • Elizabeth

          April 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm

          Hi Beth.
          I would cook them to package directions using the lowest recommended time. Take care not to overcook so they are sturdy. Then remove them with a slotted spoon and set on a plate or pan to allow them to cool and dry. Hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by.

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          • Beth

            April 19, 2023 at 5:07 pm

            Thanks for the quick reply. I’m trying it now!

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          • Beth

            April 19, 2023 at 5:36 pm

            Thanks for the quick reply:). I’m making it now.

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            • Elizabeth

              April 19, 2023 at 7:18 pm

              Hi Beth,
              You are welcome! I hope you enjoy it.

              Reply
      2. Pat

        January 25, 2023 at 6:41 pm

        5 stars
        Easy to prepare and was a hit with the family.

        Reply
        • Elizabeth

          January 26, 2023 at 6:50 pm

          Glad to hear it!

          Reply

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