“Baked Cheesy Sausage Ravioli”

Do you have kids that love pasta? Some of my friend’s have kids who just love pasta so I am sure they will all love this Baked Cheesy Sausage Ravioli. Since school has started for for all the kiddos, what a treat for them to come home and see some ravioli smothered in sauce and cheese. Talk about smiles on little faces and grins on teenagers, not to mention happy Mom’s because dinner came together so fast.

Baked Cheesy Sausage Ravioli

Pasta of any kind is loved by kids everywhere and the simpler the better. Kids love noodles. Some like lots of cheese and some no cheese or very little. Either meat or no meat is preferred by others. Whatever the palate of many, this recipe is easily adaptable to those who are picky eaters.

Years ago when I was a teenager I would babysit a friend’s daughter and if we let her eat noodles everyday she would have. It was an incredible thing to watch. Yet, amazing becoming an adult changed that.

Baked Cheesy Sausage Ravioli

So, how long does it take to get dinner on the table with this recipe? You’re going to love this since you can cook this meal in less than an hour. Great on any weeknight plus you can fix salad while the ravioli is baking and maybe throw in a load of laundry.

Baked Cheesy Sausage Ravioli

I recommend using fresh pasta but frozen can be will work in this recipe. I love this as  quick meal because no cooking anything ahead of time. Making your own sauce is great when you have more time. Layer your ravioli with the marinara sauce and top with cheese. Bake and serve, my friends. That’s all there is to it. You’re going to say, “Wow this was way to easy”. Next time you’re in a hurry to get dinner on the table, grab this recipe and enjoy your evening.

Baked Cheesy Sausage Ravioli

2 – 10 oz. packages Italian Sausage Ravioli (Rana Brand)

2 – 23 to 25 oz. jars Marinara sauce

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a 13×9-inch baking dish spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce.

Place half of ravioli on top of sauce. Spoon more marinara sauce over pasta.

Sprinkle sauce with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.

Layer on rest of ravioli and cover with marinara sauce. If you love plenty of sauce, use all sauce dividing into thirds. Otherwise, use 1/2 jar in bottom, 1/2 jar more over first layer of pasta. Use 1/2 jar over last layer then top with cheese.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cover top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake another 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve hot with garlic toast and a green salad.

Note: Feel free to use your favorite ravioli in this recipe.

Makes 6 servings.