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Baked Ravioli

Cheese ravioli is covered with marinara and mozzarella, then baked until the edges bubble. It tastes tomato-sweet and herby, with a soft pasta center and a melted cheese top.

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Baked cheese ravioli in a dish with marinara and browned mozzarella

Why you’ll love it

  • Frozen or fresh ravioli do not need a full boil before baking if the sauce is loose.
  • A short simmer of the sauce seasons it before it hits the pasta.
  • Mozzarella on top browns while the ravioli heats through.
  • A rest after baking keeps the squares from falling apart.

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Servings4

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 375°F.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. If the oil smokes, turn the heat off and let the pan cool slightly before continuing. Cook the garlic and oregano for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Stir in the marinara, water, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes, until hot.

  4. 4

    Spread 1 cup of the sauce in a baking dish. Add the ravioli in one layer and pour the remaining sauce over them.

  5. 5

    Top with the mozzarella and Parmesan.

  6. 6

    Bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce bubbles at the edges, about 25 minutes. Rest 5 minutes and sprinkle with the basil.

Pro tips

  • If the ravioli are frozen, add 5 minutes and check that the center is hot.
  • Do not stack the ravioli in a thick pile or the middle stays cool.
  • Cover with foil for the first 15 minutes if the cheese browns too fast.

Easy substitutions

cheese ravioli
beef ravioli
mozzarella cheese
an Italian cheese blend
marinara sauce
crushed tomatoes simmered 10 minutes with the garlic

Storage and reheating

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers covered for up to 3 days.

Reheating

Reheat covered at 350°F for about 15 minutes, until the center is hot.

Nutrition

Estimates per serving, using standard ingredient averages and rounded to the nearest gram. This is not a lab analysis, and it shifts if you change brands or add sides.

Calories
468
Protein
24 g
Carbs
48 g
Fat
20 g
Fiber
4 g

Budget friendly · Oven

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