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Cheesy Spinach Ravioli Bake - Cozy, Comforting, and Easy

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages (18–20 oz total) refrigerated cheese ravioli (spinach or four-cheese both work)
  • 3 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped (or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and well drained)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Nonstick spray or a little butter (for greasing the baking dish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Wilt the spinach: Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Stir in the spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. If using frozen spinach, skip wilting and make sure it’s squeezed dry.
  3. Mix the ricotta layer: In a bowl, combine ricotta, half of the Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Fold in the spinach. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  4. Layer the bake: Spread 1 cup of marinara over the bottom of the dish. Arrange half the ravioli in a single layer. Dollop and spread half the spinach-ricotta mixture over the ravioli. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella. Spoon another 1 cup marinara over the top.
  5. Repeat: Add the remaining ravioli, the rest of the spinach-ricotta, the remaining marinara, and the rest of the mozzarella. Finish with the remaining Parmesan on top.
  6. Bake covered: Cover the dish loosely with foil (tent it so it doesn’t stick to the cheese). Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Uncover and brown: Remove the foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden in spots.
  8. Rest and garnish: Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to set. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve warm.