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I love lasagna, but it is not very weeknight friendly. But replacing the lasagna noodles and ricotta mixture for frozen cheese ravioli makes a quick and easy weeknight meal. This baked ravioli casserole has all of the flavors of a traditional cheesy ravioli, except is made quicker and with less prep time. You can have this meal on the table in one hour. Serve this ravioli just as you would lasagna, with a fresh salad and garlic bread.
Only 5 ingredients and less than 10 minutes is all you need to make this casserole. One bag of frozen cheese ravioli, a jar of marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese. This casserole is layered similar to lasagna, with half of the ravioli, half of the marinara sauce, half of both of the cheeses and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. The layers are repeated and covered with foil. You can choose to refrigerate or even freeze this casserole until you are ready to bake or bake right away. When ready to bake, bake the casserole covered for 35-45 minutes, then uncover and bake until the cheese is melted and the ravioli is cooked through.
Baked Ravioli Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 ( 16 oz.) bag frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 ( 28 oz.) jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. In a greased baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom.
- Place half of the ravioli in the baking dish, cover with half of the marinara sauce. Top with half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the grated parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning.
- Repeat layers of ravioli, remaining marinara sauce, remaining mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning.
- Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 35-45 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes.