Baked Ravioli Recipe
Cheese Ravioli Baked in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. Served with Garlic Bread
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Ingredients
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Baked Ravioli
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Garlic Bread
Method
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- 1
Sauté aromatics
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and a pinch of salt; sauté until translucent, about 6–8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Blend peppers
Place the roasted red peppers in a blender or food processor with the tomato paste and 1/4 cup of the broth. Purée until smooth.
- 3
Simmer sauce
Add the pepper purée to the skillet with the onions. Stir in the remaining 3/4 cup broth, heavy cream, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook 6–8 minutes to marry flavors and slightly thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat.
- 4
Finish
If you prefer an extra-smooth sauce, return the mixture to the blender and pulse once more. Keep warm until assembly.
Baked Ravioli
- 5
Preheat and prepare baking dish
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- 6
Assemble ravioli
Place the ravioli in a single even layer in the prepared dish. Pour the warm roasted red pepper sauce evenly over the ravioli so they are mostly covered. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup grated parmesan over the top. Season lightly with the 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper divided across the dish if additional seasoning is desired.
- 7
- 8
Finish and garnish
Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and remaining 1/2 cup parmesan over the top (if you prefer a very cheesy top, add before final 10–12 minute bake instead). Garnish with sliced fresh basil if using. Serve hot with garlic bread.
Garlic Bread
- 9
Prepare garlic butter
Preheat oven to 375°F (use same oven as ravioli; adjust timing so both finish together). In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons grated parmesan until combined.
- 10
Assemble and bake
Slice the baguette lengthwise or into 1-inch slices. Spread the garlic butter evenly over cut sides. Place on a baking sheet and bake 8–10 minutes until butter is melted and edges are crisp. For a browned top, broil 1–2 minutes watching closely.
- 11
Serve
Remove from oven, let cool 1–2 minutes, then slice (if not pre-sliced) and serve alongside the baked ravioli.