If you’re looking for a cozy dinner that feels homemade without requiring a ton of prep, this ravioli bake is for you. This easy Italian Sausage Ravioli Bake is the ultimate weeknight dinner! Refrigerated ravioli is layered with savory Italian sausage marinara, spinach, creamy ricotta, and plenty of melted mozzarella, then baked until bubbly and golden.

ravioli bake

Why You’ll Love This Italian Sausage Ravioli Bake

This comforting family dinner big on flavor but low lift. The best part is how little effort it takes. Just layer everything in a casserole dish, bake until hot and bubbly, and dinner is ready. It’s the kind of recipe I love keeping in my back pocket for busy weeknights when I want something comforting and delicious without making dinner a whole production.

I love using spinach and cheese ravioli here because it adds another layer of flavor and hidden veggies, but you can easily swap in your favorite refrigerated ravioli. Creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and a sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano finish everything off for the ultimate bubbly, cheesy pasta bake.

ravioli bake

Italian Sausage Ravioli Bake

A cozy cheesy Italian Sausage Ravioli Bake made with store-bought ravioli, marinara, Italian sausage and mozzarella. Finished with parm and fresh parsley! An easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Sausage marinara
  • 1 1-lb package sweet Italian ground sausage
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
Ricotta mixture
  • 15 oz whole-milk ricotta
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
For layering
  • 24 oz refrigerated spinach and cheese ravioli
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
For topping
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 1 9 x 13 inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil and cook Sweet Italian Sausage, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to low then add the marinara sauce and stir to combine. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes then remove from heat and stir in the chopped spinach and stir until wilted. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl, stir together the ricotta, garlic powder, and fresh parsley until smooth and well combined.
  4. Spread a layer of the sausage marinara across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add a layer of refrigerated ravioli, then spread spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture and mozzarella. [Italian sausage marinara sauce > ravioli > ricotta mixture > mozzarella]
  5. Continue layering with the remaining sausage marinara, ravioli, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella, finishing with a generous layer of sauce then mozzarella on top.
  6. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until the ravioli is heated through and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  7. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
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