4 Ingredient Baked Ravioli Recipe That's Easy and Tastes Like Heaven
I remember growing up and having ravioli in a can. Good old Chef Boyardee. The funny part is, I simply loved it. Then, as I got older, I had the opportunity to experience true Italian ravioli. Suddenly, gone were the days of Chef Boyardee, and sadly he had to throw in his apron. The Times I decided to make ravioli from scratch or laborious and time consuming but in the long run often worth the effort. Where I made up the simple four ingredient baked ravioli recipe and was shocked at the outcome. I never thought that somethings so simple could be so easy.
To make this recipe all you need is a bag of pre-made ravioli, a jar of spaghetti sauce, some grated cheese, and spinach. Of course, you can use the ingredients of your choice and the ones I have mentioned are interchangeable. Also feel free to spice the recipe up using the seasoning of your choice. For example, some Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and other types of seasoning would certainly not go amiss.
Video Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:10 How to boil the ravioli
0:47 Building the ravioli bake
2:20 Baking the dish
2:35 Out of the oven
3:15 Taste test
As always, watch the video, give it a try, and let us know what you think. Happy cooking and enjoy the ravioli.
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Easy Ravioli Lasagna Casserole Recipe
This quick and easy Ravioli Lasagna Casserole Recipe has all the flavors of a classic lasagna but layered with plump cheese-filled ravioli in a simple sausage and veggie sauce.
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INGREDIENTS NEEDED:
1 tsp oil
1 lb Italian Sausage, mild or hot
2 cups zucchini, diced or shredded
2 cups mushrooms, chopped
2 tsp garlic, minced
2 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp onion powder
24 oz pasta sauce, jarred or homemade
¼ cup water
48 oz Ravioli, frozen, cheese filled
16 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
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How to Make and Fast and Easy Ravioli Casserole
This is one of those recipes you always want to have in your back pocket for busy days. If you're a meal prepper, this one is perfect for you! Pre-cook the meat and have in the freezer for an even faster meal. But, even if you don't, this can be assembled and cooked in just over 30 minutes! Okay, so closer to 40 minutes if you have to cook the meat, but that's still not bad!
If you've not yet watched the video, I'll tell you upfront this is an assembly recipe as in most things are pre-prepacked and you're just opening containers and putting it together - with just a little extra stuff in the sauce. BUT, you can make this completely homemade if you choose. Although I'd probably still buy the ravioli for convenience. But, you can definitely make your own spaghetti/pasta sauce. It would be even better if you did!!
Now, on to the recipe. :)
RAVIOLI CASSEROLE
1 pound Ground Beef (or Italian Sausage)
1/4 cup Onion, chopped
Sprinkle of Salt (I used Truffle Salt in the video, but that's not necessary)
24 ounce jar Spaghetti Sauce (your favorite brand/flavor)
1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil (Or 1/2 Tablespoon Fresh Basil)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon Sugar
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
8 oz Tomato Sauce with Oregano, Garlic, & Basil
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
Some water to rinse the jar & can
1/2 bag Spinach (fresh baby spinach or thaw frozen and wring out)
2 oz (or more) Ham (thin slices) (Or Canadian Bacon)
20 oz Ravioli (your favorite brand and fillings)
1.5 - 2 cups Italian Blend Cheese, shredded
1. Preheat oven to 350F or 175C. Prepare a 9 x 13 dish by spraying with oil or rubbing with butter.
2. Brown your meat with onion. Sprinkle with a little salt.
3. Add the spaghetti sauce. Rinse the jar and add the water to the pan. Stir. I always need more sauce so add the tomato sauce and tomato paste with the spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle the basil, pepper, and sugar over the sauces and mix in. You can wait to add the sauce and paste, which is what I usually do. But, I ALWAYS need it, so in the future I'm going to add it now.
4. Add the spinach, stir to incorporate in the sauce and begin wilting. Let simmer while you move onto the next step.
5. Cut the ham or Canadian Bacon slices into pizza slices. Do this to taste. I only like a little bit of ham in my casserole, but if you love ham on your pizza, feel free to double the amount! You can also add other pizza toppings to the casserole. Sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, black olives, etc. Just know that if you do, you may need to add/make more sauce so the ravioli has enough sauce to absorb as it cooks. :) Rule of thumb - it's better to have more sauce than you need because then you'll have enough. :) Too little sauce will make the casserole too dry. No one wants that!!
6. Time to assemble! Start by putting a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle half the ham over the sauce. Add other toppings as desired.
7. Make a layer of ravioli over the sauce. I use about 10 oz, but you can use more - or less - as you wish. I had a 24 oz package of ravioli and used just under half the package.
8. Sprinkle a layer of cheese over the ravioli. Use up to half the package (1 cup). I used less in this layer because I wanted a thicker layer of cheese over the top.
9. Spread half of the remaining sauce over the cheese. Top with ham (and other toppings). Then another layer of ravioli.
10. Add the remainder of the spaghetti sauce and spread evenly. IF you didn't add the tomato sauce and paste to the meat sauce earlier, then decide now if you need more. If it's looking a bit dry, mix together the sauce, paste, and extra basil, pepper, and sugar in your pan. Heat and then pour over the top. Or, you can add a little bit of water (or broth) to the casserole at this point too, if it's needed. Maybe 1/4 - 1/3 cup. You don't want it watery! Add as little as possible.
11. Top with cheese.
12. Bake at 350F (175C) for about 20 minutes. The casserole should be bubbly around the edges and the cheese should be melted and possibly lightly browned in spots.
I hope you enjoy this busy day, easy assembly casserole. It's one of those that seems like you've spent a lot of time putting it together - and tastes homemade by adding the extra spices - and especially the little bit of sugar - to the jarred pasta sauce. I think using fresh ravioli is key. But, you could use frozen. Just pop it in some boiling water before adding it to the casserole so it doesn't take as long to bake. :)
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