Description
Creamy white ravioli casserole blends Italian comfort with rich, cheesy layers of pasta perfection. Hearty cheese-filled ravioli nestled in a luxurious sauce promises a satisfying meal that welcomes you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Protein:
- 2 (25 ounces / 709 grams) bags frozen or premade cheese ravioli
- 1 (9.6 ounces / 272 grams) bag pre-cooked sausage crumbles
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 (15 ounces / 425 grams) jars Alfredo sauce (basil Alfredo sauce preferred)
Greens and Seasoning:
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped and packed
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F, ensuring optimal cooking conditions.
- Create a smooth foundation in a large rectangular baking dish by gently spreading a thin layer of creamy Alfredo sauce across the bottom.
- Carefully construct the first layer of cheese ravioli, positioning them snugly against each other to form a complete base covering.
- Distribute a generous handful of fresh chopped spinach evenly over the ravioli layer, providing a vibrant green contrast.
- Scatter half of the seasoned sausage crumbles across the spinach, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Drizzle additional Alfredo sauce over the layer, creating a rich and creamy texture, and dust with freshly cracked black pepper.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining ingredients, carefully building a second identical layer of pasta, spinach, and sausage.
- Add a final layer of ravioli, ensuring complete coverage of the previous ingredients.
- Crown the casserole with a delicate veil of Alfredo sauce, providing moisture and flavor.
- Generously sprinkle a blend of shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses across the top, creating a golden, melty surface.
- Season the cheese topping with an extra touch of cracked black pepper for added depth.
- Transfer the assembled casserole to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes until the edges turn a beautiful golden brown and the center becomes deliciously bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes, enabling the layers to settle and flavors to meld.
- Serve warm, portioning carefully to maintain the layered structure.
- Store any remaining portions in a sealed container within the refrigerator, consuming within three days and reheating thoroughly before enjoying.
Notes
- Prep ahead by browning sausage and chopping spinach in advance to speed up the assembly process.
- Layer ingredients carefully to ensure even distribution of flavors and textures in each bite.
- Use fresh or frozen ravioli, but thaw completely if using frozen to prevent excess moisture.
- Customize the recipe by swapping sausage with ground chicken or using different cheese varieties.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly and consume within 3 days for optimal taste and food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1160mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg