Ravioli Recipes

This Baked Ravioli recipe takes frozen ravioli and combines it with a homemade pasta sauce and lots of cheese. It’s super easy and super filling!

If you love ravioli, make sure you also check out this Ravioli with Pumpkin Alfredo or this Easy Ravioli with Sausage and Brussels Sprouts!

What do you do when you want a homemade dinner but don’t have hours and hours to get one on the table?

This Baked Ravioli recipe has been a favorite in our house for years now. You start with a homemade pasta sauce but use store-bought ravioli to make this a recipe you can pull off on a weeknight. It does take some time for the sauce to cook down, but the hands on time really is very minimal!

I love dinner ideas like this that take a store bought component and combine it with something homemade to make a dinner that is delicious and easy!

This is such a hearty meal, you don’t need a lot more! Here are a few of my favorite side dishes that would go perfectly with this ravioli!

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This Baked Ravioli recipe takes frozen ravioli and combines it with a homemade pasta sauce and lots of cheese. It’s super easy and super filling!

ravioli recipes

33 Best Ravioli Fillings (+ Recipe Collection)

ravioli recipes

Take your pasta game to the next level with these delicious ravioli filling ideas. Because the only thing better than homemade pasta is stuffed pasta!

Ingredients:

  • Meat and Cheese Filling
  • Four-Cheese
  • Ricotta and Spinach
  • Jumbo Butternut Squash
  • Spinach Tofu Ricotta
  • Dairy-Free Spinach Filling (Vegan)
  • Mushroom Filling
  • Sweet Potato Filling
  • Three-Cheese Filling
  • Lobster Ravioli Filling
  • Goat Cheese and Spinach Filling
  • Artichoke
  • Prawn Filling
  • Potato and Leek
  • Butternut Squash Filling
  • Ricotta and Smoked Salmon
  • Pumpkin Cheese Filling
  • Tuscan Potato Filling
  • Ricotta and Thyme Filling
  • Beet u0026amp; Goat Cheese Filling
  • Golden Beet Filling
  • Vegan Chanterelle
  • Apple Pie Filling
  • Pear and Pecorino Filling
  • Roasted Chicken Ravioli Filling
  • Basil u0026amp; Ricotta
  • Egg Yolk u0026amp; Ricotta Filling
  • Ground Chicken Filling
  • Crab Ravioli Filling
  • Spinach Ricotta Beef Ravioli Filling
  • Scallop Ravioli Filling
  • Herb-Ricotta Filling
  • Turkey Filling

Instruction:

  1. Select your favorite recipe.
  2. Organize all the required ingredients.
  3. Prep a delicious ravioli filling recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Baked Ravioli

ravioli recipes

This Baked Ravioli recipe takes frozen ravioli and combines it with a homemade pasta sauce and lots of cheese. It’s super easy and super filling!

Prep: 20min

Total: 1h10min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1/8 of recipe, calories 478 calories, Sugar 9 g, Sodium 1349 mg, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, unSaturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 31 g, Protein 25 g, Cholesterol 46 mg

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 can (28-oz) whole tomatoes
  • 1 can (28-oz) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 lbs frozen cheese ravioli
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • Chopped parsley or basil, for garnish

Instruction:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds then season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the whole tomatoes and the crushed tomatoes. Season with the oregano and thyme.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, breaking up the tomatoes as it cooks. Cook until the sauce is thickened and reduced, about 20-25 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook according to the package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
  6. When the sauce is thickened, taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
  7. Add the sauce to the pasta and gently toss to combine.
  8. Pour the pasta and sauce into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with both cheeses.
  9. Bake until the cheese is melted and golden, about 20 minutes.
  10. Let the pasta sit for a few minutes before serving. Top with chopped parsley or basil, if desired.

Homemade Ravioli

ravioli recipes

I love to bake and cook, especially Italian dishes like this homemade ravioli recipe. In fact, my idea of a perfect day consists of cooking my family’s favorite foods then watching them dig in!—Lori Daniels, Hartland, Michigan

Prep: 02

Total: 02h10min

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: calories 856 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 279mg cholesterol, Sodium 1139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 110g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

Ingredients:

  • 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • SAUCE:
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1-1/2 cups tomato puree
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • FILLING:
  • 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instruction:

Place 5 cups flour in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Beat the eggs, water and oil; pour into well. Stir together, forming a ball. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 4-6 minutes, adding remaining flour if necessary to keep dough from sticking. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use., Divide pasta dough into fourths; roll 1 portion to 1/16-in. thickness. (Keep pasta covered until ready to use.) Working quickly, place rounded teaspoons of filling 1 in. apart over half of pasta sheet. Fold sheet over; press down to seal. Cut into squares with a pastry wheel. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bring a soup kettle of salted water to a boil. Add ravioli. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer; cook until ravioli float to the top and are tender, 1-2 minutes. Drain. Spoon sauce over ravioli.

Turn shop bought Ravioli into something AMAZING!

FAQ

What can I put with ravioli?

What to Serve with Ravioli: 8 Classic Side Dishes
  1. Italian Bread.
  2. Cipollini Onions.
  3. Broccoli Rabe.
  4. Polenta.
  5. Asparagus Wrapped In Prosciutto.
  6. Oven-Roasted Vegetables.
  7. Frico Chips With Zucchini.
  8. Garlic Bread.

What traditionally goes in ravioli?

Ravioli is an Italian dumpling that’s typically stuffed with ricotta, meat, cheese, and vegetables. The filling is then sealed between two thin layers of egg pasta dough and typically served with a delicious tomato or cream-based pasta sauce.

How do you spice up store-bought ravioli?

Ravioli is commonly served with a broth or sauce, and is a staple of traditional Italian home cooking. The fillings of ravioli differ depending on the region. Common fillings of ravioli include ricotta, spinach, nutmeg, black pepper, and lemon rind.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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