11 Quick & Easy Ravioli Recipes You’ll Love!

I love nothing more than a simple kitchen hack that makes it quick and easy to have a family dinner on the table without any unnecessary fuss, and today we’re talking about one of my all-time favorites – readymade ravioli! You can pick up packets of this ingredient in almost every grocery store, and with a wide variety of fillings and flavors, and it makes the perfect base for easy pasta dinners that everyone at your table will love. 

It’s just a case of creating a sauce, adding some extras like fresh veggies and a generous sprinkling of parmesan cheese, and you’re ready to go. From creamy Tuscan ravioli to fresh and vibrant ravioli pasta salad, I hope you’ll enjoy these recipes as much as I do! 

Of course, if you like, you can make fresh, homemade ravioli to include in these dishes – but for quick midweek meals, I highly recommend using readymade as your base. 

(By the way, I think you’ll also love my easy tortellini recipes and my super simple gnocchi recipes!) 

1. Creamy Tuscan Ravioli

Think creamy, garlicky sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan—it’s like a Tuscan vacation in a bowl. Use cheese or spinach-filled ravioli for the best results. This one is inspired by the ‘marry me pasta’ recipes that have been going viral over on TikTok over the past year or two, and legend has it that the flavors are so good that they might just inspired a marriage proposal. I can’t promise you that, but I can guarantee that you’ll have an absolutely delicious dinner! 

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh cheese ravioli
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 /2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook ravioli according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
3. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 3 minutes or until its achieved your desired thickness.
4. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
5. Toss cooked ravioli in the sauce and serve warm, garnished with a little extra parmesan and black pepper.

2. Ravioli in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Rich and earthy, this creamy mushroom sauce is the perfect match for mushroom ravioli. Perfect for meat free dinners! 

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb mushroom ravioli
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook ravioli as directed on the package.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté mushrooms and garlic until golden.
3. Add cream, broth, and Parmesan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Toss ravioli in the sauce and serve hot, with extra parmesan and some chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

3. Tomato and Basil Ravioli

Simple, fresh, and bursting with classic Italian flavors, this dish is perfect with cheese-filled ravioli. I love the vibrancy that using fresh cherry tomatoes brings to the party! 

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cheese ravioli
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook ravioli according to package instructions.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic and cherry tomatoes until softened.
3. Toss in ravioli and basil. Season with salt and pepper and a little fresh parmesan, and serve immediately.

4. Ravioli in Lemon Parmesan Butter

Light, zesty, and irresistibly buttery, this recipe is perfect for a quick, elegant dinner. Use spinach or ricotta ravioli for a bright flavor pairing.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb spinach ravioli
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook ravioli as directed and set aside.
2. In a skillet, melt butter and stir in lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan.
3. Toss ravioli in the butter sauce and serve immediately with chopped parsley and extra parmesan.

5. Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole

This indulgent casserole layers ravioli with a creamy, cheesy filling for a show-stopping family dinner. Use meat-filled ravioli for added flavor.

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 lb meat ravioli
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Meanwhile, cook ravioli according to packet instructions and drain. 
2. In a baking dish, layer ravioli, marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
3. Top with Parmesan and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

6. Cheesy Baked Ravioli

Comfort food at its finest! Cheese ravioli baked with marinara and mozzarella is a guaranteed hit, and it’s a real family favorite in my household. 

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cheese ravioli
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine cooked ravioli with marinara in a baking dish.
3. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.

7. Alfredo Ravioli

Rich, creamy Alfredo sauce smothered over cheese or chicken ravioli—need I say more?

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cheese or chicken ravioli
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Cook ravioli and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a skillet, add cream, garlic powder, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
3. Toss ravioli in the sauce and serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley and extra parmesan.

8. Ravioli with Garlic Pesto Cream Sauce

Love pesto? Me too! This creamy garlic pesto sauce is a match made in heaven for spinach or cheese ravioli for a fresh and vibrant dinner idea.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb spinach or cheese ravioli
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Cook ravioli as directed.
2. Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, then stir in cream, pesto, and Parmesan.
3. Toss ravioli in the sauce and serve, with extra parmesan and fresh basil leaves.

9. Ravioli Pasta Salad

A fresh, chilled twist on ravioli, this pasta salad is perfect for potlucks. Use cheese ravioli for a neutral base.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cheese ravioli
• 1/2 cup Italian dressing
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup black olives
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions:

1. Cook ravioli and cool.
2. Toss with Italian dressing, tomatoes, olives, and mozzarella. Chill before serving.

10. One-Pot Ravioli Soup

Comforting and hearty, this soup is filled with ravioli, veggies, and a flavorful broth. Perfect for cold days when you want something easy and cozy! 

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cheese ravioli
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup spinach

Instructions:

1. In a pot, simmer broth, tomatoes, and carrots for 10 minutes.
2. Add ravioli and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and serve hot.

11. Ravioli alla Vodka

Creamy, slightly tangy vodka sauce transforms any ravioli into a restaurant-quality dish.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cheese ravioli
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Cook ravioli and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a skillet, add vodka, and simmer until reduced by half.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, cream, and Parmesan. Toss with ravioli and serve.

As you can see, there are so many delicious ways to turn a packet of ravioli into a satisfying dinner! Which of these will you be trying first?