Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this Easy Ravioli Casserole, a cheesy, comforting dish that's baked to perfection in under an hour. This family-friendly recipe combines layers of tender frozen cheese ravioli, hearty marinara sauce infused with savory ground Italian sausage, and a blend of gooey mozzarella and tangy Parmesan cheese. With the aromatic addition of garlic and Italian seasoning, every bite bursts with robust flavor. Ideal for busy cooks, this casserole delivers all the comfort of a traditional lasagna with half the effortβassembly is quick, and the oven does the rest! Garnish with fresh basil for a vibrant finishing touch, and serve this bubbling masterpiece for a crowd-pleasing meal. Whether you're hosting or meal-prepping, this easy baked ravioli casserole guarantees rave reviews.
Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. This should take about 6β8 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, spread a thin layer of the marinara-sausage mixture on the bottom to prevent sticking.
Arrange a single layer of frozen cheese ravioli over the sauce.
Top the ravioli evenly with a layer of the marinara-sausage mixture, followed by 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
Repeat the layering process (ravioli, marinara-sausage mixture, cheeses) until all the ingredients are used, ending with a generous layer of mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15β20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh basil if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your easy and hearty ravioli casserole!
Calories |
4607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 285.8 g | 366% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.7 g | 638% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 843 mg | 281% | |
| Sodium | 10536 mg | 458% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.5 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 243.1 g | 486% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4258 mg | 328% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 2637 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.