Description
Okay, so imagine taking the best parts of pizza night and the comfort of a cheesy pasta bake, then smooshing them together into one ridiculously delicious casserole that’ll have everyone fighting over the last serving. This Cheesy Pizza Ravioli Bake is basically what happens when ravioli decides to cosplay as pizza — we’re talking pillowy cheese ravioli layered with rich pizza sauce, tons of melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and all your favorite pizza toppings, then baked until it’s bubbly, golden, and completely irresistible. It’s the kind of dinner that makes kids cheer and adults go back for thirds when they think nobody’s looking. Plus, it uses frozen ravioli, so you don’t have to boil pasta or do any complicated prep work. This is lazy genius cooking at its finest.
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 2 packages (20 oz each) frozen cheese ravioli (don’t thaw!)
- 1 jar (24 oz) pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pizza Toppings:
- 2 cups pepperoni slices (divided)
- 1 cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced (optional)
For the Cheese Party:
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided)
- 1 cup provolone cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (optional for extra creaminess)
For Finishing:
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes
- Garlic bread for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Grease a 9×13 baking dish generously — this prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
In a medium bowl, mix together pizza sauce, crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste — this should taste like good pizza sauce.
Spread about 1 cup of pizza sauce on the bottom of your baking dish.
Arrange half the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
They can overlap slightly — don’t stress about perfection.
Drizzle another cup of sauce over the ravioli.
Sprinkle with half the cooked sausage (if using), half the pepperoni, and half your other toppings.
Add dollops of ricotta cheese if using — just drop spoonfuls around.
Top with 1 cup mozzarella, half the provolone, and 2 tbsp Parmesan.
Add remaining ravioli in another layer.
Pour remaining sauce over the top and spread evenly.
Add remaining sausage, more pepperoni, and other toppings.
Top with remaining mozzarella (2 cups), provolone, and Parmesan.
Arrange extra pepperoni slices on top for that classic pizza look.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
If you want extra crispy cheese, broil for the last 2-3 minutes — watch carefully!
Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving — this helps everything set up and makes serving way easier.
Garnish with fresh basil, extra Parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
Cut into squares and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread or breadsticks for the full Italian-American experience.
A Caesar salad or simple green salad balances all that cheesy goodness.
Cold beer or Italian soda makes it feel like pizza night.
Leftover squares make incredible lunches throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~485 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~42g
- Protein: ~24g