Ingredients
For the Main Dish:
- 1 (25-ounce) package of frozen or fresh cheese ravioli
- 1 (24-ounce) jar of marinara or tomato sauce
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
For Garnishing (Optional):
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Extra Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
Step 2: Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, mix the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. This will enhance the flavor of the store-bought sauce and make it taste homemade.
Step 3: Assemble the Ravioli Bake
- Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange half of the ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
- Sprinkle half of the chopped spinach over the ravioli.
- Add ½ cup of mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese on top.
- Pour another 1 cup of sauce evenly over the layer.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining ravioli, spinach, and cheeses.
- Pour the last bit of sauce over everything and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Step 4: Bake the Dish
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. This will allow the ravioli to cook through without drying out.
Step 5: Remove the Foil and Finish Baking
Uncover the dish and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. For an extra crispy top, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil, then enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18