Baked Ravioli

This baked ravioli is a fuss-free yet super tasty dinner recipe the entire family will love. It’s made with refrigerated ravioli topped with a delicious meat sauce and melty mozzarella for an oh-so-comforting dish!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 3/4 lb (350 g) lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 20 fl.oz (600 ml) tomato sauce (passata)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 lb (450 g) refrigerated ravioli
• 8 oz (225 g) light mozzarella cheese
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves, shredded

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a...: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the finely minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
2. 2Increase the heat to medium-high and add the...: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Break the meat apart with a spoon and cook for 4-5 minutes until it is no longer pink.
3. 3Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the beef. Add...: Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the beef. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and give it a good stir.
4. 4Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of passata and pour the...: Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of passata and pour the rest into the skillet with the beef mixture. Stir well and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
5. 5Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. 6Spread the reserved tomato sauce at the bottom...: Spread the reserved tomato sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange a single layer of ravioli over the sauce. Spoon half of the beef sauce over the ravioli, ensuring they are well coated.
7. 7Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the...: Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauced ravioli.
8. 8Add another layer of ravioli, followed by the...: Add another layer of ravioli, followed by the remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
9. 9Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and...: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
10. 10Let the baked ravioli rest for a few...: Let the baked ravioli rest for a few minutes after taking it out of the oven. Sprinkle shredded fresh basil leaves over the top and serve warm.