Description
Creamy spinach artichoke ravioli bake brings Italian comfort straight to dinner tables with luxurious layers of cheese and tender pasta. Melted mozzarella and herbed artichoke filling create a warm, inviting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fresh or dried ravioli
- 1 package fresh spinach ravioli
Vegetables:
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare for the ravioli bake.
- Cook ravioli according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onions until translucent and slightly golden.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic flavors.
- Incorporate chopped artichoke hearts and fresh spinach leaves, stirring until spinach wilts and vegetables are tender.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to combine with the vegetable mixture and create a creamy sauce.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Layer half of the cooked ravioli in the prepared baking dish, spreading them evenly across the bottom.
- Spoon half of the vegetable and cream mixture over the ravioli, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses over the first layer.
- Repeat layering with remaining ravioli, vegetable mixture, and cheeses.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly with a golden-brown surface.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the dish to set.
Notes
- Swap heavy cream with lighter alternatives like half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a healthier version that reduces calories without sacrificing creamy texture.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free ravioli to accommodate dietary restrictions and add extra nutritional value to the dish.
- Enhance vegetable content by adding roasted bell peppers or mushrooms for more depth and nutrients in the baked ravioli.
- Prepare extra cheese mixture and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for a crispy golden crust that adds delightful crunch and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 478
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg