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Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli Casserole (The Ultimate Weeknight Lasagna Shortcut)

A gooey, cheesy slice of baked ravioli with rich meat sauce dripping down the side.
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This baked ravioli recipe delivers the comfort of lasagna with minimal effort. You layer ravioli, sauce, and cheese, then bake until bubbly. It is a fast, family-friendly Italian comfort food dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (25 ounce) packages frozen cheese ravioli
  • 4 cups marinara sauce (use a hearty meat sauce for more flavor)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning until combined. This is your cheese layer.
  3. Spread 1 cup of the marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. Do not thaw the ravioli first.
  5. Spread the entire ricotta mixture evenly over the layer of ravioli.
  6. Top the ricotta layer with half of the mozzarella cheese (about 1.5 cups).
  7. Spoon another 1.5 cups of marinara sauce over the mozzarella layer.
  8. Place the remaining frozen ravioli on top of the sauce.
  9. Pour the remaining 1.5 cups of marinara sauce over the second layer of ravioli.
  10. Top with the remaining 1.5 cups of mozzarella cheese.
  11. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
  12. Let the baked ravioli casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • If you want a richer flavor, brown 1 pound of ground beef with garlic and mix it into the marinara sauce before assembling the casserole.
  • This recipe works well as a make ahead casserole; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
  • For a quick version, use only 3 ingredients: frozen ravioli, jarred sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Skip the ricotta and egg mixture.

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