This easy-baked ravioli casserole recipe is one of the best semi- homemade dishes to make when you want quick and easy comfort food. Only a few simple ingredients bring this ravioli in a homemade meat sauce. A quick and easy meal is a perfect way to transfer simple ravioli into an amazing baked meal.
The baked ravioli casserole is perfect for busy weekdays. It is the perfect comfort food and is so versatile as you can make it with many flavors of sauce and ravioli. You can make something new and inventive that your family will love.
If you’re looking for more Italian recipes, try these Crock Pot Ravioli Alfredo, Chicken Spaghetti Casserole, and Sausage Vegetable White Sauce Lasagna.
Why We Love This Italian Baked Recipe
This Baked Ravioli Casserole recipe is one of those amazing meals that everyone loves, it is quick to prepare and can be easy to adjust in so many different ways. Who really created the ravioli, check out their story.
- 20-Minute Prep: Perfect for a busy life.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in the pantry or the fridge.
- Family Friendly: The whole family will love this pasta dish, young and old love this cheesy dinner.
- Adaptable: Can make the Baked Ravioli Casserole low-carb, meat-free, dairy-free, etc…
Ingredient Notes for the Ravioli Casserole
- Ravioli: Cheese ravioli found in the refrigerator section, filled with ricotta cheese. Use fresh ravioli it is better than the frozen thaw ones.
- Ground beef: A good 80/20 mix.
- Vegetables: onion, diced tomatoes, and garlic for this Baked Ravioli Casserole.
- Cheese: Parmesan and Mozzarella, shredded.
- Italian seasoning: Store-bought or make this great blend.
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions for this Easy Recipe
Of course, it is easy to adapt this Baked Ravioli Casserole recipe by using different ingredients to make a unique meal.
- Different Ravioli- change the flavors, use a mushroom ravioli, spinach ravioli or a meat ravioli.
- Pasta Sauce – Try making it with a bottled jar of sauce if you prefer, use your favorite or make your own marinara sauce.
- Cheese Mix – Mozzarella Cheese and Parmesan cheese.
How to Make Baked Ravioli Casserole
These are the basic steps for making Easy Ravioli Bake. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions nutrition information and bake time. Find more great recipes on Pinterest, Instagram, or Facebook.
These are the basic steps for making this baked ravioli recipe. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
STEP 1: PREP THIS EASY DINNER RECIPE
First, preheat the Oven to 375 degrees. Then cook ravioli according to package directions, drain, and cover to keep warm.
STEP 2: BROWN
Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook the beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until the beef is brown and the onion is tender; drain excess grease and fat. Then add in tomatoes, soup, Italian Seasoning, and ravioli stirring gently.
STEP 3: LAYER
Next, repeat layers by placing some of the sauce mixture into the 9 X 13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Then place a single layer of the ravioli on top add more of the meat mixture and then another layer of the ravioli.
STEP 4: FINISH AND READY TO BAKE
Finally, top with more of the spaghetti sauce and then sprinkle with the cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 375 for 20 minutes and then remove foil and continue to bake for 5 more minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Recipe FAQs to Make Ravioli Casserole Recipe
Expert Tips for Making This Ravioli Bake Recipe
- Different Meat: Use ground Italian sausage with turkey or ground chicken if you like for this Baked Ravioli Casserole.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Elevate the dish by using fresh parsley, fresh oregano, or Fresh basil.
- Short-cut tip: Make in advance and store in the refrigerator for a day or two or freeze for future meals.
- Variation tip: Vegetables can up the flavor, try broccoli, mushrooms, or even spinach to this Casserole.
- Alternate Reheating method tip: Feel free to microwave to reheat this frozen ravioli bake.
- Dietary consideration tip: Dairy-free cheese is great if you are lactose intolerant, cottage cheese is also good for this Baked Ravioli Casserole.
What to Serve with Baked Ravioli Casserole
Baked Ravioli Casserole
Ingredients
- 18 ounces Cheese-filled ravioli, 2 packages of refrigerated raviolis
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 cup Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 14 ounces Diced tomatoes, can, undrained
- 10 ounces Tomato soup, condensed
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook ravioli according to package directions, drain and cover to keep warm
- In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium high heat until beef is brown and onion is tender; drain fat
- Add in tomatoes, soup, Italian Seasoning, and raviolis stirring gently
- Transfer mixture to a 9×13 casserole dish sprinkle cheese on top
- Bake a 375 for 20 minutes
Expert Tips
- Different Meat: Use ground turkey or ground chicken if you like.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Elevate the dish by using fresh parsley, fresh oregano or Fresh basil.
- Short cut tip: Make in advance and store in the refrigerator for a day or two or freeze for future meals.
- Variation tip: Vegetables can up the flavor, try broccoli, mushrooms or even spinach to this .Baked Ravioli Casserole.
- Alternate Reheating method tip: Feel free to microwave to reheat this frozen ravioli bake.
- Dietary consideration tip: Dairy Free cheese can be used if you are lactose intolerant.
Estimated Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided are estimates. To learn more about how I calculate this information go to www.itisakeeper.com/about-its-a-keeper/privacy-disclosure-policies/
This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic-inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients, and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible to the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
This looks delicious!