Description
This Baked Ravioli recipe features tender fresh cheese ravioli baked in a rich and creamy Italian sausage marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and finished under the broiler for a golden, bubbly crust. A comforting, family-friendly dish perfect for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce and Meat
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 cup diced yellow onion (about 1 medium onion)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (32-ounce) jar marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade
- 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup heavy cream
Pasta & Topping
- 1 (20-ounce) bag fresh cheese ravioli
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- Minced fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the center of the oven.
- Cook the Sausage Mixture: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground Italian sausage, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon, until the sausage is fully cooked and the onion is softened, about 10 minutes.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: Stir in the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, kosher salt, Italian seasoning, and heavy cream. Cook while stirring until everything is well combined and heated through, approximately 3 minutes.
- Incorporate Ravioli: Gently stir in the fresh cheese ravioli to the sauce, ensuring the ravioli is evenly coated and distributed throughout the mixture.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Transfer the saucy ravioli mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake: Place the covered baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until the ravioli is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
- Broil for Finish: Remove the foil and turn your oven’s broiler on. Return the uncovered dish to the oven and broil for about 3 minutes, or until the mozzarella is lightly browned and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the baked ravioli cool for 5 to 10 minutes before sprinkling with minced fresh parsley. Serve family-style and enjoy!
Notes
- Using fresh cheese ravioli ensures a tender texture, but frozen ravioli may be substituted. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
- For a spicier version, consider using spicy Italian sausage or adding red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- If you prefer a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, but the sauce will be thinner.
- Leftovers keep well and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
