Description
Hearty No-Boil Ravioli Casserole brings Italian comfort directly to dinner tables with minimal effort. Cheesy layers meld perfectly, creating a quick weeknight meal packed with rich flavors that satisfy hungry families in just one delightful baking dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound cheese ravioli (fresh or refrigerated; thaw first if frozen)
- 2 16-ounce jars tomato sauce (basil and herbs or your favorite)
Cheese:
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Preparation:
- Oil spray or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to a toasty 400°F (200°C), creating the perfect environment for a bubbling casserole.
- Select a casserole dish and generously coat its interior with a non-stick layer using cooking spray, butter, or oil to prevent sticking.
- Craft the first foundation layer by carefully arranging a uniform spread of ravioli across the bottom of the dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Lavishly drench the ravioli with a rich tomato sauce, creating a vibrant crimson blanket that will infuse the pasta with deep, robust flavors.
- Distribute an even layer of mozzarella slices across the sauced ravioli, allowing the cheese to promise a creamy, melting texture.
- Sprinkle a delicate shower of parmesan cheese over the mozzarella, adding a sharp, nutty dimension to the developing layers.
- Repeat the entire layering process – ravioli, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan – creating a mirror image of the first delectable stratum.
- Transfer the assembled casserole into the preheated oven and allow it to bake for approximately 30 minutes, watching for the cheese to transform into a golden, bubbling masterpiece.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest briefly, allowing the layers to settle and intensify in flavor before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Opt for fresh or frozen ravioli to maintain the best texture and flavor in this simple casserole.
- Consider using whole wheat or gluten-free ravioli for a healthier or dietary-specific alternative.
- Enhance the dish by adding fresh basil leaves or Italian herbs between layers for extra aromatic depth.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help the cheese set and make serving easier.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg