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30 Minute Baked Ravioli

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A cross between lasagna and baked ziti, this ravioli dish comes together in just one pan and goes from stove top, to oven to your dining room table in less than 30 minutes!

Overhead shot of a pan of baked ravioli with white plate next to it with ravioli dished up on it

Why you’re going to love this ravioli:

  • It’s easy! No fancy kitchen gadgets, tedious ingredient prep or cooking skills required! If you can saute onions and stir ingredients together, you got this!
  • Did you see that ingredient list?? Just 10 simple items that you might already have in your kitchen right now!!
  • Only 5 minutes of prep time!? Yep, you read that right! The only prep you’ll need to do for this recipe is chop your onion and mince your garlic! Which means you can have this dinner cooking in just 5 minutes.

How to make baked ravioli:

A quick saute of onion and garlic with dried oregano will start the flavorful base.

Large white saute pan filled with sauteed onions

Then brown some spicy Italian sausage and pour in a splash of red wine.

Large white saute pan filled with browned sausage with red wine being poured in

Add your store bought pasta sauce. Prego is my jam. We all have our favorite store bought brand, right?

Large white saute pan filled with spaghetti sauce and ground sausage

Then stir in spinach because we all need eat more veggies.

Large white saute pan filled with spaghetti sauce with fresh spinach being added to it

Add ravioli.

Large white saute pan filled with spaghetti sauce spinach and round ravioli

Stir to combine.

Large white saute pan filled with spaghetti sauce spinach and round ravioli

Add fresh mozzarella.

Large white saute pan filled with spaghetti sauce spinach ravioli and fresh mozzarella being added

Bake until bubbly, melty and delicious.

Overhead shot of a pan of baked ravioli garnished with fresh chopped parsley

This is one of those meals that you can easily throw together after a long day and have dinner in the oven in just 10 minutes. Which is why it’s my favorite!

Tips for making the best baked ravioli:

  • Remember that not all ravioli are created equal. Giovanni Rana boils in 4 minutes while other brands may take 7-9 minutes. Take this into account as it will increase your bake time. You’ll know the ravioli is done when it is tender and al dente.
  • Make sure the ravioli is completely covered by the sauce so that it can soak up all the moisture and cook evenly!
  • You don’t necessarily have to use uncooked pasta for this recipe. If you have leftover spaghetti, tortellini, penne or any other noodle, you can still use it in this dish! Just decrease the baking time by about half so that the pasta doesn’t overcook.
Overhead shot of a pan of baked ravioli garnished with fresh chopped parsley

Frequently asked questions:

  • Do I have to boil the pasta in this baked ravioli?
    • Nope! No boiling, no straining, no extra dirty dishes! The ravioli will cook right in the pan with the sauce and cheese!
    • The red wine not only adds flavor but also adds enough liquid that the ravioli will cook through along with the moisture of the pasta sauce and spinach.
    • Just be sure the ravioli is entirely covered by sauce so that it cooks evenly and all the way through.
  • What kind of ravioli should I use for this recipe?
    • I like to use Giovanni Rana mushroom ravioli. It cooks in just 4 minutes (when boiled) which makes it perfect for this baked ravioli recipe.
    • You could also use any of their other ravioli or even tortellini refrigerated pastas. And no, this is not a sponsored post. I just love their products because they taste great and cook quickly.
    • Keep in mind if you’re using another brand of refrigerated ravioli (Butoni for example) you may need to bake the dish for a bit longer as the ravioli may have a longer suggested cook time.
  • Can I make baked ravioli ahead of time?
    • Yes! Feel free to make this up to two days in advance and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. Be sure to allow the ravioli to sit out on the counter for about an hour before baking so that it can come to room temperature.
    • Then just bake as directed and enjoy!
Overhead shot of a pan of baked ravioli with white plate next to it with ravioli dished up on it

Other easy pasta dishes you’ll love:

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Baked Ravioli

★★★★★

4.9 from 16 reviews

  • Author: Kylie Lato
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
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Description

A cross between lasagna and baked ziti, this ravioli dish comes together in just one pan and goes from stove top, to oven, to your kitchen table in less than 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 19.5 oz. hot Italian turkey sausage, loose
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 3 cups store bought pasta sauce
  • 2–3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 20 oz. refrigerated ravioli
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
  2. Heat olive oil in a wide, shallow dutch oven style casserole dish over medium heat. Add onion and large pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes. 
  3. Add garlic and oregano and cook for another minute, stirring frequently. 
  4. Add sausage and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through. 
  5. Stir in red wine and pasta sauce.
  6. Then stir in fresh spinach. 
  7. Add ravioli and stir until it’s well coated in sauce. Be sure each ravioli is nestled into the sauce so it cooks evenly. 
  8. Tear mozzarella into chunks and place on top of ravioli in a single layer. 
  9. Bake for 20 minutes or until the ravioli is al dente and the sauce is bubbling. 
  10. Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the cheese on top. 
  11. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy!

Notes

Remember that not all ravioli are created equal. Giovanni Rana boils in 4 minutes while other brands may take 7-9 minutes. Take this into account as it will increase your bake time. You’ll know the ravioli is done when it is tender and al dente.

Make sure the ravioli is completely covered by the sauce so that it can soak up all the moisture and cook evenly!

You don’t necessarily have to use uncooked pasta for this recipe. If you have leftover spaghetti, tortellini, penne or any other noodle, you can still use it in this dish! Just decrease the baking time by about half so that the pasta doesn’t overcook.

  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stove top & oven
  • Cuisine: Italian/American

Keywords: baked pasta, baked ravioli, cheese ravioli, baked ziti, ravioli bake, cheesy pasta bake

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  1. Melissa Cardin

    January 12, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    This looks delicious! We loved ravioli/tortellini. My biggest challenge is keeping my daughters occupied while I cook! After being in daycare and away from me all day, they don’t like to let me cook solo! And they’re not big enough to be helpful.

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    • Midwest Foodie

      January 14, 2019 at 9:46 am

      I have SOOO been there, except only with one kiddo – can’t imagine how you do it with two!! The best way I keep my daughter occupied is to give her a little bit of whatever I’m working with (like a ball of dough if I’m making pizza) and let her “help” by dusting it with flour or rolling out. Although I must admit, there is often a giant mess to clean up after she’s “helped” so it’s really not always a practical solution. But as she’s getting older she has become really helpful and will actually ask me, “momma, can we cook?” which melts my heart!! Those girls will grow so fast – they’ll be making dinner for YOU soon! 🙂

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      • Katie

        February 23, 2019 at 1:34 pm

        I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I left out the sausage because I’m vegetarian, and used spinach and ricotta tortellini, but otherwise stuck to the recipe. I love how rich the red wine makes the sauce taste even though it cooks for such a short time. This was the perfect fancy-ish meal to cook for my husband and I after we wrestled our two small kids to bed. Quick, easy, and delicious, so it’s win-win-win!

        ★★★★★

      • Midwest Foodie

        February 23, 2019 at 3:59 pm

        Best. Review. Ever. SO glad you enjoyed it Katie!! There’s nothing better than enjoying a quiet, homemade meal with the hubby 🙂

  2. Kati Meyer

    January 13, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    My biggest obstacle to getting a meal on the table is our families incredibly busy schedule. After school practices for multiple kids in multiple events get the beat of us.

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  3. Sarah Card

    January 14, 2019 at 8:54 am

    Looking forward to trying the ravioli this week!
    The biggest obstacle we face at dinner time is preparing meals that accommodate everyone getting home from/leaving for work, practices, activities, etc. at different times. It’s not practical to ‘cook’ three times so the food is hot and ready for each person.

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    • Midwest Foodie

      January 14, 2019 at 9:31 am

      Great! Please let me know what you think 🙂 I can only imagine how difficult it is to get dinner ready for family who is going all different directions and different times! My hope in asking this question was to try to help my readers with their obstacles – maybe I’ll have to look at making more crock pot recipes that can be left on the “warm” setting after they’ve cooked so that your fam can come and go as they please and you don’t have to worry about a thing! Thanks for the inspiration Sarah!

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    • Midwest Foodie

      January 14, 2019 at 4:27 pm

      I am in the same boat!! While I’m not vegetarian, I make a lot of plant based and veggie heavy meals and my husband’s favorite critique about any dish is, “This would be great with chicken in it…” I’ve found that my husband likes when I add smoked cheeses to vegetarian dishes to give it that meaty flavor!!

      Reply

  5. Sarah Vowels

    January 14, 2019 at 7:13 pm

    30 minute meal!? Love it! Working full time and going to a school full time is my biggest obstacle to getting food on the table for dinner BUT I love to meal prep and thankfully have a partner who loves to cook as well ?

    ★★★★★

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    • Midwest Foodie

      January 14, 2019 at 7:45 pm

      Isn’t it SO helpful to have a good support system (and more importantly a good cook) in your life?! Kudos to you on working hard to achieve your dreams. Hopefully my 30 minute meals will make it a little easier for you (or your fantastic partner!) to get dinner on the table with your busy schedule!! 🙂

      Reply

  6. Lynnsey Berg

    January 14, 2019 at 8:15 pm

    Can’t wait to make this Friday for “pasta feed” for our kiddos before a big weekend of basketball games.

    ★★★★★

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  11. Tammy

    May 17, 2019 at 9:27 am

    Ooh my goodness! What a sight for the eyes! I’m in food heaven right now imagining how good this must taste 😀 I wish I could reach in for a helping!

    ★★★★★

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  15. Amanda Mason

    May 19, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    I love that you added red wine to this!! Seriously – such an amazing recipe! I love that this is a quick dinner meal and easy to prepare. And the other quick meal suggestions you listed – I’m so making those!!! Great and very helpful post!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

  17. Jacquelyn

    May 20, 2019 at 8:54 am

    Love a dinner that’s loaded with so much flavor. You’ve combined two pasta staples into one amazing dinner ready in 30 minutes. I’m in love.

    ★★★★★

    Reply

  18. Aleta

    May 20, 2019 at 11:39 pm

    Wow this looks absolutely delicious! I love the ingredients you have chosen, that I can have dinner on the table in 30 minutes and your tips and tricks are super helpful! Thanks for sharing:)

    ★★★★★

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  19. Anna

    May 27, 2019 at 10:21 am

    Looks and sounds like such a tasty dish! Love that it’s kinda fancy but also easy and rather quick to make! Addition of the red wine to the sauce must give it a lovely rich texture and beautiful flavour!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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