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Cheesy Mushroom Ravioli Casserole with Spinach baked in a white dish with golden melted cheese and cremini mushrooms.

Cheesy Mushroom Ravioli Casserole with Spinach

A rich, Mediterranean-inspired baked pasta dish featuring fresh cheese ravioli, earthy sautéed cremini mushrooms, and tender baby spinach layered in a garlicky cream sauce and baked under a golden cheese crust.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 440

Ingredients
  

  • * 1 package 25 oz / 700g fresh cheese or mushroom ravioli (uncooked)
  • * 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • * 2 cloves garlic minced
  • * ½ cup light cream or Greek yogurt
  • * ½ cup vegetable broth
  • * ½ lb 225g cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • * 2 cups fresh baby spinach packed
  • * 1 ½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella and aged Parmesan cheese blend
  • * 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • * ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes optional
  • * 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with extra virgin olive oil.
  2. In a saucepan, heat ½ tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until golden. Add vegetable broth and light cream, bringing to a simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with black pepper and chili flakes; set aside.
  3. In a separate skillet, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced cremini mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Add fresh baby spinach and stir for 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Remove from heat.
  4. Spread 2 tablespoons of sauce over the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange half of the uncooked fresh ravioli in a single layer. Top with half of the mushroom-spinach mixture, drizzle half of the sauce, and sprinkle half of the cheese.
  5. Repeat the exact layering process with remaining ravioli, veggies, sauce, and cheese.
  6. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving warm.

Notes

* Storage: Keep leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
* Gluten-Free Option: Substitute standard fresh ravioli with certified gluten-free fresh cheese ravioli.