Description
A delicious cheese ravioli casserole baked with marinara and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (25-30 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the frozen ravioli according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the marinara sauce with ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of the sauce mixture on the bottom. Add half of the cooked ravioli on top and sprinkle one cup of mozzarella cheese over the ravioli.
- Repeat the layering with the remaining sauce, ravioli, and another cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top layer, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Once out of the oven, let the casserole cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh basil. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add additional spices or herbs to the sauce mixture.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg