Ravioli Veggie Casserole Recipes

DUMP-AND-BAKE RAVIOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° F. Spray a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish (or two 8-inch dishes) with cooking spray.
• Pour a very thin layer of marinara sauce into the prepared baking dish to cover bottom (about ½ cup).
• Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
• Top with half of the remaining marinara sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat layers once, starting with ravioli. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake, uncovered, for 20-25 more minutes or until bubbly and hot in center. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

RAVIOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°. Prepare ravioli according to package directions; drain. Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the ravioli, 1-1/4 cups sauce, 1 cup cottage cheese and 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30-40 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

STACKED VEGETABLES AND RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Using a vegetable peeler, cut squash and zucchini into very thin lengthwise strips. In a Dutch oven, cook ravioli according to package directions, adding vegetable strips during last 3 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg and garlic salt; set aside. Drain ravioli and vegetables., Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the ravioli and vegetables, half of ricotta mixture, 7 basil leaves and 1 cup marinara sauce. Layer with remaining ravioli, vegetables and marinara sauce. Dollop remaining ricotta mixture over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Cover and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Thinly slice remaining basil; sprinkle over top.

RAVIOLI BAKE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to Bake at 350 degrees F (175C).
• Pour 3/4 cup of tomato sauce on the bottom of the 9-inch baking dish and spread it evenly in a single layer.
• Lay the ravioli on top of the tomato sauce, (about 8 ravioli) side by side and fit as many as you can to make the first layer.
• Spoon about 1/2 cup of tomato sauce over the ravioli. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese, then scatter with 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella.
• Next, layer the 2nd layer of ravioli on top, keeping them side-by-side. Cover the ravioli with the remaining tomato sauce, grated parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella.
• Cover with a sheet of aluminum foil. Place the baking dish on the center rack of your oven.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Then uncover, and continue to bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling around the edges. Toss some fresh basil leaves on top. Then serve.

EASY VEGGIE MARINARA RAVIOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grate the carrots and zucchini using a food processor or a hand grater. Heat the oil in a large, oven-safe skillet or braiser with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the grated vegetables and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have released their water and are soft and starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the marinara and ravioli and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and sprinkle the mozzarella over the top. Cover and bake until the ravioli is cooked and the cheese is melty, about 20 minutes.
• Remove the cover. Change the oven to broil and broil until the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the basil and Parmesan. Serve warm.

VEGGIE RAVIOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cook the pasta in boiling water for slightly less time than stated on the package directions. Drain and add to a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Top with the spinach.
• Pour the vodka sauce over the spinach and pasta. Dot the pesto all over the sauce. Sprinkle over the mozzarella. Bake until the sauce is bubbling and the edges are brown, about 25 minutes, then serve.

RAVIOLI VEGETABLE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Bring pot of water to boil for ravioli.
• While water comes to a boil, chop baby spinach and put in a bowl (if not already done). If using frozen spinach, defrost and wring dry, place in bowl.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons or 2 turns of the pan, and the garlic and onions. Saute in oil 1 minute, then sprinkle spinach into the garlic onion oil.
• Add artichoke heart pieces and asparagus to the pan and turn to combine and heat through. Season vegetables with salt and pepper (or your choice of seasonings or lack of) and remove from heat to a bowl.
• Place skillet back on the heat and melt butter. Whisk flour into butter and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk stock into flour and butter and let it bubble. Whisk in cream and Parmesan. Season sauce with nutmeg, salt and pepper and thicken 1 to 2 minutes.
• Preheat broiler to high. Set rack between middle of oven groove and top rack groove, about 8 inches from heat.
• When water boils, salt water, add ravioli and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Ravioli should be less than al dente, still a bit chewy -- it will continue cooking when combined with sauce and vegetables.
• Place colander in your sink and drain ravioli.
• Drizzle a touch of extra virgin olive oil onto the bottom of a medium oval casserole or a rectangular baking dish and brush pan to coat evenly.
• Layer the ingredients: 1/2 ravioli, cheese, 1/2 vegetables, sauce, cheese, 1/2 ravioli, cheese, 1/2 vegetables, sauce.
• Dot top of "lasagna" with any remaining sauce and cover liberally with grated provolone or 4 cheese blend.
• Brown cheese 8 inches from broiler, 5 minutes (longer if the vegetables got cold during the process).