This frozen ravioli bake is a family-friendly dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Baked frozen ravioli with ground beef is layered with two kinds of sauce and topped with melty mozzarella for a cozy, cheesy casserole the whole family will love.
Holly’s Ravioli Rundown
- Flavor: Every bite is saucy, cheesy, and hearty with tender ravioli, savory beef, and a gooey, golden cheese topping.
- Budget tip: Stretch the recipe further and toss in leftover veggies and cheese from the fridge.
- Swaps: Try using cheese or spinach tortellini, or add ground chicken or turkey instead.
- Time-Saving Tip: Frozen ravioli and ready-made pasta sauce are the secret shortcuts in this recipe.
- Serving suggestions: Add a simple green salad with a tangy vinaigrette and some garlicky Texas toast to round out the meal.
Irresistible Ingredients
Ravioli: Cheese ravioli is affordable and easy to find. Try a combo of cheese, spinach, pumpkin, or squash varieties.
Meat: Ground beef, Italian sausage, or any leftover meat works in this recipe.
Sauce: Alfredo sauce adds a creaminess to pasta sauce, but can be swapped out for heavy cream if it’s not available. Choose your favorite pasta sauce or make your own!
Cheese: For the best cheesy melt, shred mozzarella right off the block. You can swap in cheddar, Monterey Jack, or even a Mexican blend if that’s what you’ve got!
Vibrant Variations
- Zest up the ground beef with this DIY seasoning and a dash of red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers, or shredded zucchini are healthy additions to ravioli bake.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or chopped up fresh basil.
Tasty Time-Saving Tips
Frozen ravioli bake can be assembled up to a day ahead, covered with plastic, and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Leftovers for Later
Keep leftover frozen ravioli bake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
The best way to reheat ravioli bake is to cover the baking dish with foil at 375°F until baked through. Remove the foil, top with fresh mozzarella cheese, and bake until the cheese is melted and gooey.
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Baked Ravioli
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground Italian
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- ¾ cup alfredo sauce
- 25 ounces frozen cheese ravioli 1 bag
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef (or sausage) until no longer pink. Drain any fat.
- Stir in the pasta and alfredo sauce, cooking until the sauce is hot.
- Spread 1 cup of sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the frozen ravioli in the bottom of the baking dish (no need to defrost). Spread half of the remaining sauce, followed by 1 cup of cheese. Top with a second layer of the remaining ravioli and meat sauce.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 15-20 minutes more until bubbly and heated through. Broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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