Best 7 Do Ahead Sausage Ravioli Casserole Recipes

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Do you have a taste for a hearty and comforting dish that can feed a crowd? Look no further than the delightful do-ahead sausage ravioli casserole. This delectable dish showcases juicy sausage, tender ravioli, a creamy sauce, and a cheesy topping, all baked to perfection. With its ease of preparation and ability to be made ahead of time, this casserole is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Let's embark on a culinary adventure and discover the best recipe to create this irresistible do-ahead sausage ravioli casserole that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

DO-AHEAD RAVIOLI SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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Get a jumpstart on a delicious casual dinner. Make a pasta casserole the day before and tuck it in the fridge for next-day baking.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 jar (26 to 28 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1 package (25 to 27 1/2 oz) frozen cheese-filled ravioli
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (10 oz)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
  • In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce. Arrange single layer of frozen ravioli over sauce; evenly pour 1 cup pasta sauce over ravioli. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups sausage and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ravioli, pasta sauce and sausage.
  • Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered 45 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese. Bake about 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and lasagna is hot in center. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE RAVIOLI BAKE



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An easy meal to make on a busy weeknight. Serve with a side salad and garlic bread. Kids love this dish.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ¼ cups beef broth
¼ cup zesty Italian-style salad dressing
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 (9 ounce) packages cheese ravioli
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch dish and set aside.
  • Cook Italian sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain off grease. Add spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian dressing, and sugar. Mix until well combined. Remove from heat and add uncooked ravioli; stir to combine. Pour into the prepared dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until ravioli are tender, 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese and let sit until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1780.4 mg, Sugar 17 g

RAVIOLI CASSEROLE



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The whole family will love the fun, cheesy flavor of this ravioli casserole. It's like lasagna—without all the fuss! Time-saving ingredients, including prepared spaghetti sauce and frozen ravioli, hurry the preparation along. —Mary Ann Rothert, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli
3-1/2 cups pasta sauce
2 cups small-curd 4% cottage cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Prepare ravioli according to package directions; drain. Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the ravioli, 1-1/4 cups sauce, 1 cup cottage cheese and 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30-40 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

DO-AHEAD SAUSAGE RAVIOLI CASSEROLE



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This originally came from a Betty Crocker softcover #190. It has to be prepared at least 8 hours before dinner, so you'll have plenty of clean-up time before the guests arrive! The prep time does not include the 8 hrs. fridge time.

Provided by Petunia

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 lbs bulk Italian sausage
1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce (Prego,Ragu,etc)
1 (25 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (10 oz)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the sausage in a 10-inch skillet until no longer pink.
  • Drain the grease.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of pasta sauce in an ungreased 13x9x2" baking pan.
  • In the pan, arrange a single layer of the ravioli over the sauce.
  • Evenly pour another 1 cup of sauce over the ravioli.
  • Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the sausage over this, then 1 cup of the mozzarella on top of the sausage.
  • Repeat layers with remaining ravioli, sauce and sausage.
  • Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 8 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake covered for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozarella and the parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for another 15 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

SAUSAGE RAVIOLI CASSEROLE



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Turn frozen ravioli into an impressive casserole loaded with Italian flavorings and plenty of Swiss cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bag (25 oz) frozen Italian-style sausage-filled ravioli, thawed
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup pepperoni slices (2 1/2 oz)
1 jar (26 oz) roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)
1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese and Italian seasoning. Spoon into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and Italian seasoning.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1840 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

SAUSAGE RAVIOLI LASAGNA



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Here's a hearty entree that'll have guests kissing the cook! You can easily alter it to please any palate-using ground beef or turkey for the sausage or beef ravioli instead of cheese. -Nicole Gazzo, Bondurant, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (25 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 jars (one 26 ounces, one 14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Cook ravioli according to package directions. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, basil and Italian seasoning; set aside. Drain ravioli., Spoon 1-1/3 cups spaghetti sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the ravioli and sausage. Spoon ricotta mixture over sausage; top with 1-1/3 cups sauce. Layer with remaining ravioli and sausage. Spread remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with shredded cheese., Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

RAVIOLI CASSEROLE RECIPE (FREEZER MEAL)



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Freezer meals are a must! This Ravioli Casserole is so easy, whether you are preparing it for dinner now, or later!

Provided by Lauren

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 ½ cups pasta sauce (divided)
25 ounces cheese ravioli (frozen)
2 cups cottage cheese
2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
½ cup Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spread 1 cup of pasta sauce in ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Arrange ½ of the frozen ravioli over pasta sauce, covering the bottom of the pan.
  • Top with ½ of the remaining pasta sauce, 1 cup of cottage cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers again starting with ravioli.
  • Top with parmesan cheese. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble.
  • To make into a freezer meal, assemble casserole as directed above in freezable container. Secure with lid and freeze for up to 30 days. Thaw for one hour before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes, or until cheese begins to bubble.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 2100 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips for Making the Best Sausage Ravioli Casserole:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the casserole will be. Look for fresh, flavorful sausage, tender ravioli, and a rich, creamy sauce.
  • Don't overcook the sausage. Overcooked sausage will be dry and tough. Cook it until it is just cooked through, but still slightly pink in the center.
  • Use a good quality cheese. A good quality cheese will melt smoothly and evenly, and will add a delicious flavor to the casserole.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce. The sauce is what brings all the flavors of the casserole together. Make sure to use a generous amount of sauce, and let it simmer for a while to develop its flavor.
  • Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and bubbly. This will ensure that the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.

Conclusion:

Sausage ravioli casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its hearty sausage, tender ravioli, and creamy sauce, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this sausage ravioli casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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