Description
Homemade Baked Ravioli emerges as a comforting Italian classic that elevates pasta night with rich, cheesy goodness. Crispy edges and melted cheese create a mouthwatering dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 (2025 ounces/57.4 kilograms) package refrigerated or frozen cheese ravioli
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and lightly coat an oven-safe skillet or 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Create a flavor-packed sauce by blending marinara with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Incorporate cooked meat if desired.
- Establish a thin sauce foundation across the bottom of the baking vessel.
- Arrange the first layer of ravioli, generously draping with prepared sauce and scattering mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Continue constructing alternating layers of ravioli, sauce, and cheese until all ingredients are utilized, ensuring the final layer is crowned with cheese.
- Shield the dish completely with aluminum foil and transfer to the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Uncover the ravioli and return to the oven, allowing an additional 10–15 minutes of baking until the surface transforms into a golden, bubbling landscape.
- Allow the baked dish to rest and settle for 5 minutes, then embellish with freshly chopped herbs before presenting to eager diners.
Notes
- Customize your ravioli by choosing different fillings like cheese, meat, or vegetable to match personal preferences and dietary needs.
- Opt for gluten-free ravioli and use dairy-free cheese alternatives to make this dish suitable for specialized diets.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or fresh basil leaves for an extra taste dimension.
- Prep the dish ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating, then bake when ready to serve for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg