Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Spinach Ravioli Bake
Cheese ravioli and soft spinach sit in warm tomato sauce beneath melted mozzarella in this generous bake. Lightly caramelized onion gives the filling a little sweetness, while the tender pasta pockets make every scoop feel rich and comforting.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Cooking method
- Baking · Baked & roasted
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Pasta
A few quick notes
1. Keep ravioli al dente
Cook the ravioli just to al dente before draining, allowing for its later time in the oven.
2. Soften the onion slowly
Cook onion over medium low heat, stirring regularly until it begins caramelizing before adding garlic and spinach.
3. Build two layers
Divide ravioli, marinara, spinach mixture and mozzarella between two layers in the casserole dish.
Get to know the ingredients
Ravioli
Fresh or frozen cheese ravioli is listed; follow its package guidance and stop at al dente.
Spinach
Chop the fresh spinach before cooking with onion and garlic just until it begins to wilt.
Mozzarella
Divide shredded mozzarella between both layers so cheese melts through the bake as well as over the top.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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The last little job
Look for bubbling edges
Bake until the mozzarella has melted and the sides of the casserole begin bubbling before serving.
A little more help as you go
Sauce the dish first
Spread a little marinara over the bottom of the dish before adding the first ravioli layer.
Freeze if needed
You can freeze the ravioli bake for up to a month, then reheat until warmed through.
A few questions you might have
Can I use frozen ravioli?
Yes. Fresh or frozen cheese ravioli is listed; cook to al dente according to its package guidance before layering.
Should the spinach be fully cooked before baking?
Cook it with the onion and garlic just until it starts wilting, then remove the mixture from the heat.
Can I use another ravioli filling?
You can use another variety of ravioli or pasta sauce in place of the listed cheese ravioli and marinara.
How long can leftovers keep?
Store airtight in the refrigerator for three to four days, or freeze the bake for up to a month.
Can I double the recipe?
Double it in a nine by thirteen inch casserole dish for the larger batch.
Any more cooking tips?
Substitutions: Feel free to use another variety of ravioli or pasta sauce in this recipe. How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. How to Freeze: Freeze spinach ravioli bake for up to a month. How to Reheat: Reheat in the microwave or a 350ºF oven until warmed through. How to Scale: Double the recipe and bake it in a 9×13 casserole dish.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: easyfamilyrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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