Fuss Free Ravioli and Cheese Bake
Satisfy your craving for comfort food with this effortless *Fuss Free Ravioli and Cheese Bake*! Perfectly blending tender, cheese-filled ravioli with layers of rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, this dish is a weeknight hero that requires minimal prep but delivers maximum flavor. Topped with a golden, bubbly layer of Parmesan and fresh basil, this one-pan wonder bakes up in just 30 minutes, making it a quick, satisfying dinner for the whole family. Whether you're using fresh or frozen ravioli, the combination of Italian herbs, garlic-infused marinara, and melty cheese creates a crowd-pleasing meal that's sure to be a hit. Serve this cheesy baked pasta with a side of garlic bread or a crisp green salad for a complete, restaurant-quality experience right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 ounces Cheese-filled ravioli (fresh or frozen)
- 24 ounces Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the marinara sauce, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Spread about 1 cup of the marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Arrange half of the ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. Top with dollops of ricotta cheese, sprinkling half of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the layer.
Pour another cup of marinara sauce over the cheese layer, spreading it evenly. Repeat the layers with the remaining ravioli, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and marinara sauce.
Finish by sprinkling any remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top to create a cheesy topping.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown.
Let the dish rest for about 5 minutes after removing it from the oven. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy the gooey, cheesy goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 612 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 4% | |
*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.
