Baked Frozen Ravioli is a fast, cheesy weeknight casserole that uses frozen ravioli and ready-made marinara for a simple, satisfying meal.
What you need to make Baked Frozen Ravioli
- Italian-style breadcrumbs
- frozen cheese ravioli
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- prepared marinara sauce
- fresh basil leaves
- non-stick spray
See the recipe card below for exact quantities.
How to make Baked Frozen Ravioli
Preheat the oven to 350ºF and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Spoon 1 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer to cover the bottom of the dish.
Pour another 1 cup of marinara sauce over the ravioli so they are well coated.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs over the sauced ravioli.
Layer the remaining ravioli on top, spread the remaining marinara over them, and finish with the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan over the top.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is golden and bubbly. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Substitutions & Variations
This recipe is very adaptable—use what you have on hand to change the flavor profile.
- Add meat – use meat-filled ravioli, or add a layer of cooked ground beef, sausage, or slices of pepperoni between layers.
- Swap the sauce – try Alfredo or a roasted red pepper sauce instead of marinara for a different taste.
- Make it Tex-Mex – use beef ravioli, swap mozzarella for Mexican-style shredded cheese, use plain breadcrumbs, replace Parmesan with cotija, and use enchilada sauce. Garnish with cilantro instead of basil.
Storage and freezing
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
If you use refrigerated (not frozen) ravioli you can assemble the casserole in a freezer-safe dish and freeze it before baking. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then bake as directed. Avoid repeated thawing and refreezing, as pasta texture can suffer.
Recipe
Baked Frozen Ravioli (No Boil)
Ingredients
- 25 ounces frozen cheese ravioli
- 48 ounces prepared marinara sauce (about 6 cups)
- 1/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Non-stick spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Spoon 1 cup of marinara into the bottom of the pan.
- Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer to cover the bottom.
- Pour 1 cup of marinara over the ravioli, ensuring they are covered.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs evenly over the ravioli.
- Add the remaining ravioli in a second layer and spread the rest of the sauce on top.
- Cover with the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Bake 30 minutes, until the casserole is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.