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Cheesy Baked Ravioli

This amazing cheesy baked ravioli is pure comfort food! It's such an easy dish to assemble, and it's also make-ahead and freezer friendly. Everyone will love this ravioli bake!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 702kcal
Author: Tania

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • Olive oil
  • ½ cup small-diced yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil optional
  • 20 ounces store-bought cheese ravioli, uncooked fresh or frozen, see notes below
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese plus more as needed
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make the sauce: In a medium skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Push the beef to the side of the pan, add a few drizzles of olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and basil. Mix to combine and simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble: To the bottom of a medium baking pan, add a layer of sauce. Then arrange the ravioli in a single layer, follow by more sauce, some of the ricotta, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat to build another layer. Make sure most of the top layer is covered with sauce and mozzarella.
  • Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes until bubbly and hot. If using frozen ravioli, add an extra 5 to 10 minutes until warm in the center. Uncover and broil for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly golden brown on top.
  • Let cool slightly and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If using frozen ravioli, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Make ahead: Let the meat marinara cool completely. Assemble, cover, and refrigerate (unbaked) for up to 2 days. Then, bake as directed, adding an extra 10 minutes.
  • Freezing instructions: Assemble, cover with multiple layers of foil, and freeze unbaked for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as directed, adding an extra 10 minutes.
  • Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days.
 
Substitutions and variations:
  • Ravioli: Use fresh or frozen ravioli, any flavors.
  • Ground beef: Italian sausage, ground turkey, ground pork, or a combination.
 
Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.

Nutrition

Calories: 702kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 12mg