This baked beef ravioli is the perfect family friendly dinner any night of the week! Makes a great freezer meal and can be easily made in bulk. So cheesy, beefy and delicious!

A slice of baked beef ravioli lasagna on a white plate, topped with a beefy tomato sauce and garnished with fresh basil.

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Beefy Baked Ravioli

I’m so excited to share this baked beef ravioli recipe, it’s one of those oldies but goodies I keep coming back to. My freezer club has been making it for years, and it never lasts long at the table. Think of it as a ravioli lasagna: hearty, cheesy, and so easy to make ahead for busy nights.

Pop it in the oven and serve with some garlic bread. And there you have it, dinner is served! If you love baked pasta recipes, try these other kid-friendly favorites from baked ziti with meatballs to easy baked mostaccioli and my million dollar ravioli casserole!

How to Make Baked Beef Ravioli

Ravioli being layered in a casserole dish on the left, and the finished baked beef ravioli topped with meat sauce on the right.
  1. Make the sauce. Saute the onions and garlic, then add in the ground beef and sausage and cook until browned. Drain the grease, then stir in the crushed tomatoes.
  2. Layer in pan. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the pan, then evenly place a layer of ravioli on top. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the ravioli. Repeat the layers, ending with the last of the sauce on top. Add more cheese if desired.
  3. Bake in oven. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling.
  4. Rest. Remove the beef ravioli from the oven and let rest for about 10 minutes prior to slicing.
A pan of baked beef ravioli with layers of pasta, beef, and tomato sauce, partially served.

Quick Tips

There are several things I think you’ll love about this easy ravioli bake (besides that it’s comfort food at its best!). Check them out below.

  • Cheese ravioli saves time. No need for the ricotta and egg mixture you’d find in classic lasagna. I usually grab fresh or dried cheese ravioli from Trader Joe’s since they don’t have additives like many frozen varieties, but Costco also carries a great option.
  • Make it vegetarian. Skip the beef and use marinara sauce for a cheaper, meatless version. Toss in some spinach or your favorite veggies for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • Feeds a crowd. This casserole is hearty and filling, making it perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or sharing with friends and neighbors.

Freezing + Reheating Beef Ravioli

This is the perfect freezer meal! I often double the recipe and then freeze the second one before baking. It’s a perfect weeknight meal and even provides leftovers for another meal or two.

  1. Assemble as directed, however do not bake.
  2. Cover with foil and place the dish in the freezer.
  3. When ready to enjoy, thaw in the fridge overnight.
  4. Remove foil and bake according to directions. Baking time may take longer because it will be so cold, so factor in another 20-30 minutes to the cooking time.
A fork lifting a cheesy bite of baked beef ravioli layered with a beefy sauce and cheese.

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A fork lifting a cheesy bite of baked beef ravioli layered with a beefy sauce and cheese.

Baked Beef Ravioli

5 from 15 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
This baked beef ravioli is the perfect family friendly dinner any night of the week! Makes a great freezer meal and can be easily made in bulk. So cheesy, beefy and delicious!
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Ingredients 

  • ½ onion (diced)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ pound pork sausage
  • 40 ounces spaghetti sauce (1- 2 jars)
  • 15 ounce can crushed Italian tomatoes
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 2 cups Italian mix cheese (shredded; Romano, Parm, Asiago, etc)
  • 10 ounces fresh cheese ravioli (2 packages, cooked al dente; I use Trader Joe’s)
  • grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13" pan with cooking spray. 
  • In large skillet over medium heat, saute diced onions until soft. Add 2-3 cloves garlic and stir for 1 minute. Next, add 1 pound beef and 1 pound sausage to onions and garlic and turn up heat to medium-high. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain grease, then stir in 40 ounces sauce and 15 ounces crushed tomatoes.
  • Spread thin layer of meat sauce into bottom of baking dish. Arrange a layer of cooked ravioli over the sauce. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 cup Italian cheese over the ravioli. Repeat layers, ending with the last of the sauce on top. Add more cheese if desired.
  • Cover ravioli lasagna with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes or until hot. Take foil off and bake about 15 minutes more or until bubbly at edges.
  • Let baked ravioli rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving if desired.

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Notes

Use 1-2 jars of sauce, depending on how much you like. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 71mg, Sodium: 1184mg, Potassium: 711mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 790IU, Vitamin C: 13.1mg, Calcium: 176mg, Iron: 5.3mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Recipe contributed by Rachel from Thriving Home for I Heart Naptime.

Baked ravioli.