Main Dishes
Ravioli Casserole
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Yield
4 people
🍝 Dinner dilemma solved! This 7-ingredient ravioli casserole layers pillowy pasta, savory marinara, and gooey cheese for a meal that's ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need comfort food without the fuss!
There is nothing simpler than putting together a casserole. You can prep it in advance, and it is a great, satisfying meal for busy nights when you’re running around with your kids or working late. This ravioli casserole is just that—easy, delicious, and quick!
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Ravioli Casserole
- Easy: This recipe only has 7 ingredients and is so easy to whip up.
- Quick: It’s not only easy to assemble, but also fast. Make this in just 35 minutes.
- Family-Friendly: Even picky eaters love this cheesy, saucy comfort food.
🍲 Ingredients
Ravioli – If you’re feeling ambitious, you can make homemade ravioli for this recipe. Here is a recipe for spinach and ricotta ravioli that you can make in place of frozen. Using refrigerated or frozen ravioli makes this dish come together in a flash while still giving you that homemade taste. The pasta pockets become tender as they bake and soak up the delicious marinara sauce.
Tofu – This tofu is so good. It seriously tastes like popcorn chicken. Use this recipe to make it in just 35 minutes. If you don’t have time, use crumbled tofu, ricotta cheese, or your favorite plant-based ground “meat” (cook it before putting it into the casserole). The tofu adds a satisfying protein element that makes this casserole a complete meal
👩🍳 How to Make Ravioli Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 400F and set aside a 9×6-inch casserole dish.
- Prepare all of the ingredients and set aside in separate bowls.
- Layer the ingredients in the casserole dish in the following order; marinara, ravioli, parmesan, marinara, tofu, marinara, lemon zest, tofu, marinara, ravioli, parmesan, lemon zest, and top it off with all of the burrata cheese. Make sure to break up the burrata and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25 – 28 minutes until golden. Broil for a couple minutes after the initial bake to properly brown the top.
- Garnish fresh basil and allow to cool slightly, then ENJOY!!!
🗒 Tips and Tricks
- Assembly: Think of this like a lasagna – create even layers for the best texture and flavor distribution.
- Browning: Don’t skip the broiling step – those crispy, browned cheese edges are the best part!
- Rest Time: Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to set up for easier serving.
- Fresh Herbs: Adding fresh basil at the end brightens up the whole dish with minimal effort.
🗒 Variations
- Ravioli: If you are using frozen ravioli, allow them to thaw slightly and bake for 28 – 30 minutes. You can also use your favorite gluten-free ravioli or swap them for lasagna sheets, penne, etc.!
- Cheese: Use plant-based cheeses if you desire OR add any extra ones you love!
- Protein: You can substitute the tofu with cooked ground beef, turkey, Italian sausage, or plant-based crumbles.
- Vegetables: Add layers of sautéed spinach, roasted zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
🗒 Best served with
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Vegan Italian Wedding Soup
- Zucchini Gazpacho with Avocado and Peas
- Chicken Meatballs Recipe
👝 How to Store Leftovers
Store the baked ravioli casserole in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 – 5 days.
🤔 Common Questions
Absolutely! You can assemble the casserole up to 24 hours before, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it. When ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap, cover it with foil, and add 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
Any refrigerated or frozen ravioli works well! Cheese, spinach, mushroom, or even meat-filled varieties are all delicious options. Choose based on your family’s preferences.
The casserole is ready when it’s bubbling around the edges, the cheese on top is melted and golden, and the ravioli is tender when pierced with a fork.
A simple green salad with vinaigrette dressing, garlic bread, or roasted vegetables makes a perfect side dish to round out the meal.
You can add any roasted veggies, cheeses, fillings, like whipped ricotta or béchamel, ANYTHING! Make it as DELICIOUS as you want!
Yes! You can freeze it before or after baking. If freezing unbaked, assemble the casserole in a freezer-safe dish, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking. For baked casserole, cool completely, wrap well, and freeze for up to 2 months.
Ravioli Casserole
Ingredients
- 300 g of fresh or frozen ravioli of choice
- 1 serving Mediterranean-Inspired Tofu Crumble
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Zest of ½ a lemon
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 4 oz Burrata cheese
- Fresh basil
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and set aside a 9×6-inch casserole dish.
- Prepare all of the ingredients and set aside in separate bowls.
- Layer the ingredients in the casserole dish in the following order; marinara, ravioli, parmesan, marinara, tofu, marinara, lemon zest, tofu, marinara, ravioli, parmesan, lemon zest, and top it off with all of the burrata cheese. Make sure to break up the burrata and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25 – 28 minutes until golden. Broil for a couple minutes after the initial bake to properly brown the top.
- Garnish fresh basil and allow to cool slightly, then ENJOY!!!
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Notes
If you are using frozen ravioli, allow them to thaw slightly and bake for 28 – 30 minutes.
This baked dish will BLOW YOUR MIND! Make it to impress everyone!
Take this dish to the next level and use fresh ravioli! **SEE RECIPE Use plant-based cheeses if you desire OR add any extra ones you love!
Pick your favorite gluten-free ravioli or simply just swap the ravioli for lasagna sheets, penne, etc.!
You can add any roasted veggies, cheeses, fillings-like whipped ricotta or béchamel, ANYTHING! Make it as DELICIOUS as you want!
Store the baked ravioli in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 – 5 days.
When you say this needs 1 serving of the tofu crumble, do you mean 1 recipe of your tofu crumble (4 servings) or do you mean 1 true serving?
I just mean you need to make my tofu crumbles, which yield 1 serving for the casserole.