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Easy White Ravioli Casserole- A Shortcut Lasagna

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Nov 19, 2024

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This easy White Ravioli Casserole recipe is full of shortcuts!  Layers of spinach, frozen cheese ravioli,  sausage crumbles, Alfredo sauce & cheese are baked to a golden, bubbly perfection in no time flat to create a delicious lasagna-style family meal.  With just 6 ingredients and 2 steps, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, but special enough for guests!

white ravioli casserole with alfredo sauce, spinach and sausage in an easy casserole


My group loves ravioli.  There’s just something about those scrumptious stuffed little pasta pillows they find completely irresistible.  And while we usually eat them bathed in marinara, like in my One Dish Beefy Baked Ravioli, there are those occasions when only creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce will do. And those times? They are made for this shortcut, lasagna style Easy White Ravioli Casserole!

Craving real lasagna? Try out my 5 star-rated Crowd Pleasing Lasagna recipe!

The best lasagna by far… cheesy and so delicious!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ~ Roseann

A finished ravioli casserole for a family meal

Why We Love This Easy Recipe

  • 6 ingredients + 2 steps
  • 30 minutes from the kitchen to the table
  • It can be made ahead, frozen or, the ultimate convenience, cooked up hands-free in the crock pot.

Part lasagna, part cheesy pasta bake, this simple recipe is loaded with comfort food goodness.  Gooey melted cheese, al dente pasta, sausage- this is a meal that just says home, but doesn’t take all day to make! 

Since this is a short cut recipe, I forego my homemade Alfredo sauce recipe for a convenient jarred version and use frozen ravioli + pre-cooked sausage crumbles.  Sometimes good food is right at our fingertips; we just have to put it together! 

An Ideal Dinner with Friends

I made this quick dish for some friends we had over the other night, and they loved it.  It’s because of them that I’m sharing the recipe!  There’s nothing better than spending time over a good meal, laughing, sharing memories and making plans to get together again.  And if an easy, little shortcut recipe can help us do that, I’ll share again and again.

Recipe Ingredients & Overview

Ingredients for lazy lasagna white ravioli casserole.

I’ll walk through an overview of ingredients & steps in these next sections along with helpful tips!

Look for specifics at the end of the post in the recipe card.

  • frozen or premade cheese ravioli
  • pre-cooked sausage crumbles
  • baby spinach, washed and trimmed
  • shredded Parmesan cheese
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Alfredo sauce
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How to Make White Ravioli Casserole

This recipe is so easy and comes together in just 2 steps! Since all of the ingredients are premade, there is no prep except for washing and trimming the spinach.

Layer the casserole. Cover the bottom of a 9×13 dish with a thin layer of alfredo sauce and a single layer of ravioli. Layer ½ of the spinach and sausage on top. Cover with alfredo sauce and cracked black pepper.

Repeat another layer of ravioli, the rest of the spinach and sausage and more sauce. Finish with a 3rd layer of ravioli. Cover with the last of the sauce. Top with cheese and more cracked black pepper.

Bake. Bake 30-35 minutes until edges are browned and bubbling.

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Can I Make This Ravioli Casserole in My Slow Cooker?

  • Yes, you can!  Just layer it up in your slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

Can I Freeze This Casserole & Thaw It Out Later?

  • Absolutely!  You can make this casserole in advance (so helpful if you’re expecting house guests) and freeze it until you are ready to bake it.  OR- you can simply freeze the leftovers to enjoy another day.  Either way, just let the glass dish you froze it in come to room temperature before baking or reheating!

Can I Make This Dish Using My Favorite Red Sauce Instead of Alfredo?

  • 100% yes!  Just follow the instructions using your favorite Italian sauce- whatever that may be!  You can also use browned ground beef or shredded chicken instead of sausage.  Just think of all the ways you can enjoy this dish!
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Other Easy Casseroles and Family Meals You’ll Love

  • Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole
  • Ultimate Baked Spaghetti Casserole
  • Crowd Pleasing Lasagna
  • One Dish Beefy Baked Ravioli
  • Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread

Pasta Soups You’ll Love Too

  • Creamy Chicken & Ravioli Soup
  • Italian Tortellini Soup with Sausage & Spinach

Recipe originally created in 2020.

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Easy White Ravioli Casserole

This easy recipe is full of shortcuts to make a delicious lasagna style casserole with white sauce! Layers of spinach, frozen cheese ravioli, Italian sausage, Alfredo sauce & cheese are baked to a golden, bubbly baked perfection in no time at all.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: casserole, Easy Recipe, pasta
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

Ingredients

  • (2) 25oz bags frozen or premade cheese ravioli
  • (1) 9.6oz bag pre-cooked sausage crumbles
  • 2 C baby spinach, chopped, packed
  • (2) 15oz jars alfredo sauce, (I like to use basil alfredo sauce.)
  • 1 C shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ C shredded mozzarella cheese
  • cracked black pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
  • Spread 1-2 spoonfuls of Alfredo sauce into bottom of a 9×13 baking dish or large casserole dish
  • Layer ravioli (close together, touching), 1 C chopped spinach, ½ of the sausage. Drizzle alfredo sauce over top. Sprinkle with cracker pepper. Repeat layers. Finish with a 3rd layer of ravioli. Cover with a thin layer of sauce. Top with cheese and more cracked black pepper.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes until edges are browned and bubbling.

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Notes

For a spicy kick, add a pinch or two of red pepper!
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  1. Avatar photoJen

    March 10, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    I have this in the oven right now. Super easy! I hope I wasn’t suppose to thaw the ravioli 🤞🏼

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      March 11, 2020 at 5:17 pm

      Hi, Jen! How awesome! I love how easy this casserole is, don’t you? No, the ravioli shouldn’t be thawed. It cooks in the sauces while the casserole bakes. YUM!

      Reply
  2. Avatar photoDawn

    May 6, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    I have this in the oven now. I cooked the ravioli and browned some Italian sausage. Smells very good 😊

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      May 8, 2020 at 10:47 am

      Hi, Dawn! I’m just tickled that you decided to make this. Can’t wait to hear how you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Avatar photoStacy Barton

    July 25, 2020 at 5:11 pm

    5 stars
    This is now a family favorite! The prep is so easy, and the tastes are incredible. My husband loves anything with Alfredo in it, and the spinach makes it a healthier option. I used Jimmy Dean sausage crumbles with sausage and bacon and it gave it a nice flavor. Thank you for sharing htis recipe!

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      July 27, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      Hi, Stacy!

      You’ve made my day! I love the idea of the sausage and bacon together. I know that had to be so good! Thank you so much for sharing about this easy recipe!

      Reply
  4. Avatar photoVal

    September 10, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    Do you recommend any other veggies i could hide or sneak in here? I am going to try this with beyond sausage and I was thinking of trying to throw in some frozen peas or broccoli as an extra green…

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      September 14, 2020 at 11:02 am

      Hi, Val! What a great idea! Broccoli or zucchini would surely work. If you didn’t mind the veggie not being green, you could try yellow squash and/or carrots. Then, there are mushrooms and tomatoes that fall outside the veggie category, but would make great additions!

      Reply
  5. Avatar photoMark

    October 22, 2021 at 6:17 pm

    This is so good and easy. I used frozen green peas instead of the spinach. Great side dish.

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      October 22, 2021 at 6:28 pm

      Hi, Mark! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing it; I know it will inspire others. I am so glad loved this recipe!

      Reply
  6. Avatar photoTrish G.

    March 20, 2022 at 10:52 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this!!! I just went by the video (didn’t realize there was a website lol) so I winged it by the amount and it was delicious. Only thing, I would add more Alfredo sauce! ( we like it SAUCY)
    Roommate and I love it!!!

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      March 24, 2022 at 8:55 am

      Hi, Trish! I am so glad you found the website! Ha! But how awesome that you made it from the video. You definitely deserve extra points for that! I say load it up with sauce- I’m a huge sauce fan too!

      Reply
  7. Avatar photoJenn F

    May 10, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    I have a bag of shelf stable “dry” ravioli I bought from Aldi a few weeks ago. Do you think they would work with this recipe without cooking or should I boil them first?

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      May 12, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      Hi, Jenn! I would softly boil them first, but only to just right before they are al dente. So, a little firmer than you would eat.

      Reply
  8. Avatar photoTiffany

    July 11, 2022 at 6:53 pm

    5 stars
    I have this in the oven right now! I used ingredients I had, so I had to do half. 1 bag of mini cheese ravioli, 1 jar Alfredo sauce, broccoli instead of spinach and I cooked up some bulk sausage I had and used Colby jack cheese instead of mozzarella and a little parmesan. I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for the easy recipe!!

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      July 12, 2022 at 1:17 pm

      Hi, Tiffany! LOVE it!! This recipe is so adaptable and easy. Sounds perfect! I am glad you made it!

      Reply
  9. Avatar photoCaitlyn

    August 20, 2022 at 1:18 pm

    Would you be able to use Chicken Ravioli instead of cheese and then not do any other meat?

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      August 22, 2022 at 7:37 pm

      Hi, Caitlyn! You sure could! I might add in some other veggies with the spinach to create more of a layer between the pastas– maybe zucchini? mushrooms? Or red bell pepper?

      Reply
  10. Avatar photoJo

    March 22, 2023 at 8:46 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for dinner tonight and was going to half the recipe and so glad I didn’t. Ended up having 3 surprise guests. This was a hit with everyone and just an FYI followed the recipe exactly as written. I will definitely make again. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      March 23, 2023 at 11:09 pm

      Hi, Jo! I love it! And the fact you were ready for surprise guests makes it even better! Hospitality at its best. Thank YOU for being amazing!

      Reply
  11. Avatar photoSUSAN DOUGLAS

    October 1, 2023 at 2:27 pm

    5 stars
    Quick and easy! I also use rotisserie chicken with the chicken/cheese ravioli. Since we are 2 ppl, I do 1 package of ravioli and 1 jar if Alfredo basil. Delish!

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      October 2, 2023 at 8:49 am

      Hi, Susan!

      Thanks so much! I love the idea of the chicken!

      Reply
  12. Avatar photoSue

    October 1, 2023 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for a party the raviolis were not frozen when I purchased them so I used them anyway n cooked up hot sausage from the farm added spinach not sure if they liked it I didn’t go but I sent it w my husband

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      October 2, 2023 at 8:50 am

      Hi, Sue! I bet did, especially with the fresh sausage from the farm! Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Avatar photoHayden Patton

    November 12, 2023 at 9:45 am

    Could you make this ahead of time and refrigerate until baking it?

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      November 13, 2023 at 7:26 pm

      Hi, Hayden! You sure can! I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  14. Avatar photoShelah Connell

    January 1, 2024 at 4:19 pm

    Can this be baked in a crockpot?

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      January 3, 2024 at 1:59 pm

      Hi, Shelah! It sure can! Please see the “Can I Make This Ravioli Casserole in My Slow Cooker?” section of this post. Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Avatar photoGermaine Santoriello

    January 26, 2024 at 10:25 am

    Can you bake this the night before and reheat it?
    I’m making it for “Lasagna Day” at my church. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      January 26, 2024 at 1:17 pm

      Hi, Germaine! You sure can! But the reheat time for the whole casserole will be very close to the actual cook time. So you might consider assembling it the night before and cooking it the morning of? The fresher the better! Also, the post includes crock pot instructions that come in handy for potlucks and church dinners (my favorite!).

      Reply
  16. Avatar photoElaine fox

    January 30, 2024 at 6:07 am

    5 stars
    Can you use rotisserie chicken and still use the cheese ravioli maybe add mushrooms?

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      January 30, 2024 at 1:24 pm

      Hi, Elaine! You sure can! Sounds delicious!

      Reply
  17. Avatar photoStacey Dixon

    April 21, 2024 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    I have made this a lot. I like your recipe better than the one I got off of Studio 10 a few yrs ago. I put rotiser chicken instead of sausage. Your recipe is so much easier to put together.

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      April 25, 2024 at 11:25 am

      Hi, Stacey! I am so glad this casserole has been quick and easy to put together for you. That’s great! I had hoped it would be a helpful dinner option for someone out there, so this makes my day! Thank you!

      Reply
  18. Avatar photoJoanie P

    October 19, 2024 at 4:45 am

    3 stars
    Deeeeliciousss!!!!! Loved it and will again and again! So proud of myself,wish I thought of this easy receipt ! Thank you!

    Reply
  19. Avatar photoVicky

    December 14, 2024 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    This was absolutely amazing!!! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      December 20, 2024 at 4:57 pm

      Hi, Vicky! You are so welcome! Yay! I am so tickled you loved this casserole!

      Reply
  20. Avatar photoTera

    December 31, 2024 at 12:14 pm

    Is the sausage just a regular sausage? I couldn’t find crumbles and pick up some Jimmie Dean regular sausage. I didn’t know if it has to be an Italian sausage. thanks

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      January 7, 2025 at 6:02 pm

      Hi, Tera! Either type of sausage (Italian or Jimmy Dean) works perfectly! I hope you loved this recipe! (You could try some shredded chicken too.)

      Reply
  21. Avatar photoSuzi

    December 31, 2024 at 3:41 pm

    Do you cover with foil to bake?

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      January 7, 2025 at 6:02 pm

      Hi, Suzi! No, I don’t cover it with foil because we like the top to brown a little. I hope you make this soon!

      Reply
  22. Avatar photoJodie

    January 26, 2025 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    My family loved this. I’m not fan of the precooked sausage, so I cooked some turkey sausage instead. I used Basil Pesto Alfredo. So yummy!

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      March 25, 2025 at 5:09 pm

      Hi, Jodie! Love it! Sounds perfect!

      Reply
  23. Avatar photoBrittney Waldrop

    March 28, 2025 at 7:29 pm

    5 stars
    I made this with ground chicken, because we don’t eat pork…..and have a mix of cheese ravioli as well as spinach and ricotta ravioli and it’s delish!

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      March 29, 2025 at 3:20 pm

      Hi, Brittney! This is great! Thank you! I am so happy you love it!

      Reply

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