Easy Baked Ravioli (4-Ingredients)

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Easy Baked Ravioli (4-Ingredients)

This easy baked ravioli casserole is made with just four simple ingredients: Italian sausage, marinara, ravioli, and cheese. A cozy, family-friendly dinner that’s ready in 35 minutes with minimal prep and maximum comfort.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 638kcal

Author: Sharon Rigsby

Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage
24 ounces marinara sauce
25 ounces frozen cheese ravioli
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
chopped parsley & shredded parmesan cheese Optional garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Cook the Italian sausage over medium heat for 4-7 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
Add 1 cup of marinara sauce to the bottom of the 9x13 baking dish.
Layer half of the ravioli over the sauce.
Pour half of the sauce, sausage, and cheese over the ravioli.
Repeat with the ravioli, sauce, sausage, and cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling.
Let rest a few minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or a sprinkle of Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

Use quality marinara: With only four ingredients, every one counts! Choose a sauce you love straight from the jar; it’s the backbone of flavor here.
Don’t thaw the ravioli: Layer them in frozen. Thawing can make them stick together or turn mushy.
Drain the sausage well: Removing extra grease keeps the sauce from separating and helps the cheese melt evenly.
Let the casserole rest before serving: Give it 5 minutes out of the oven so the layers can set, it’ll slice and serve more neatly.
Make it ahead: Assemble the casserole earlier in the day, refrigerate, then bake when you’re ready. Perfect for busy weeknights or holidays.

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