Inside Out Ravioli Bake
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort dish with this Inside Out Ravioli Bake, a hearty casserole that reinvents classic flavors in a simple, crowd-pleasing format. Packed with layers of tender penne pasta, a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, and a rich meat sauce made with a flavorful blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, this baked pasta dish is a true showstopper. Topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, it bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in under an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe captures all the nostalgia of ravioli without the fuss of stuffing pasta. Serve alongside a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a complete Italian-inspired dinner that everyone will adore.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb Italian sausage
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach
- 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 24 oz jarred marinara sauce
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Defrost the frozen chopped spinach and squeeze out excess water. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking them up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the marinara sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, defrosted spinach, egg, and 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
Begin assembling your dish: Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the greased baking dish. Top with half of the cooked penne pasta.
Spread half of the ricotta-spinach mixture over the pasta layer, followed by half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Repeat the layers with the remaining meat sauce, pasta, ricotta-spinach mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Let the dish cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Inside Out Ravioli Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
752 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 171 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 1578 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 46.4 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 566 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 892 mg | 19% | |
*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.
