Ingredients
1 (24oz) bag of frozen cheese ravioli
1 (24oz) jar of pasta sauce (any kind)
2 cups shredded mozzarella (heaping)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce (about 3/4 cup) on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce (about 12 pieces).
- Top with half of the remaining pasta sauce and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers, starting with the remaining ravioli, then topping with the rest of the sauce and mozzarella cheese. If desired, sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese begins to brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve with your favorite sides like veggies, salad, or garlic bread.
Notes
- For a meat variation, add cooked ground beef, sausage crumbles, or pepperoni.
- For a vegetarian option, add spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Experiment with different sauces like alfredo, pesto, or butternut squash.
- Using fresh ravioli? Reduce the covered baking time by 5-10 minutes.
- To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- This dish can be frozen before baking and baked from frozen, adding extra time.
- You can assemble the dish ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
- For sides, try garlic bread, salad, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
