Cheesy Mushroom Ravioli Casserole with Spinach Recipe
This Cheesy Mushroom Ravioli Casserole with Spinach is a comforting and flavorful baked pasta dish featuring fresh ravioli layered with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and a creamy parmesan sauce. Baked to perfection with a golden cheesy crust, it makes a satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 bag (25 oz) fresh ravioli (4-cheese or your favorite variety)
Sauce & Veggies
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 lb (225g) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Cheese & Seasoning
- 1 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce: Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant. Stir in whipping cream, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season with freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Sauté Vegetables: While the sauce simmers, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a pan and quickly sauté the fresh spinach until wilted, then set aside. Wipe the pan dry, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, and sauté sliced mushrooms for 4 to 5 minutes until edges turn golden.
- Layer Casserole: Pour a small amount of the cream sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange half of the fresh ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. Top with half of the sautéed spinach, mushrooms, remaining cream sauce, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Repeat the layering with the remaining ravioli, spinach, mushrooms, sauce, and parmesan, seasoning with cracked black pepper between layers to taste.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes if using fresh ravioli (or 30 minutes if frozen). Remove the foil and bake for an additional 2 minutes to crisp up the cheese and mushroom edges.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with red chili pepper flakes and freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot alongside garlic bread, salad, or vegetables of your choice. Enjoy your cheesy mushroom ravioli casserole!
Notes
- Use fresh ravioli for best texture and quicker baking times.
- Frozen ravioli requires longer baking (about 30 minutes covered).
- To make it vegetarian, verify ravioli contains no meat and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust red chili flakes to your heat preference or omit for milder flavor.
- For a richer sauce, increase whipping cream up to 3/4 cup.
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