Ravioli Pasta

Ravioli are small squares or circles of pasta that are filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables. It's made by using flat sheets of pasta, placing a filling on top, and then covering and sealing with another sheet of pasta. They basically become little filled pillows. They are cooked in boiling water and then either served with a sauce (tomato, cream, or cheese sauces all work well), or they can be baked with sauce and topped cheese in a casserole dish.

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cooking tip:

When boiling the ravioli, take care when removing them from the liquid. Use a large slotted spoon to gently remove them so they don't tear.

what's in a name?

There is some debate about where ravioli originated from. Some say it came from Genoa, Italy where the word "rabioli" means "rubbish", "odds and ends", or "bits and pieces" (depending on the source). It was a way to use up leftover ingredients. Others debate that ravioli came from Cremona and evolved from the Latin word, "ravoglere", which means "to wrap".

Recipes / ravioli

Beef Ravioli

From-scratch ravioli is worth the effort for sure. With fresh dough, homemade marinara and beef filling, this dish has that incredible flavor you'll only find from a labor of love.

Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours

Baked Ravioli And Meatballs

Made with dry Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, frozen cheese ravioli, frozen cooked 1" meatballs, pasta sauce

Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes

All-Day Ravioli Stew

A hearty stew with sausage-stuffed ravioli, cannellini beans, and tomatoes. The ravioli is added at the end of the cooking time for a perfectly cooked crock pot pasta meal.

Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours

Vegetable Ravioli With Herb Butter Sauce

Veggie packed homemade raviolis are smothered in a garlic-herb-butter sauce for a melt in your mouth pasta experience.

Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours

Beef Ravioli With Quick Tomato Sauce

This recipe works well with fresh, frozen, or refrigerated ravioli - or any other pasta for that matter. Try it with tortellini, penne, or spaghetti.

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

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Baked Ravioli And Sausage

Browned hot Italian sausage, cheese ravioli, mushrooms, and spaghetti sauce are topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until bubbly.

Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours

Butternut Squash Ravioli Filling

Butter and fresh sage help turn some roasted butternut squash into a deliciously savory filling. These ravioli make an excellent vegetarian dish, or can be paired with...

Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes

Garden Ravioli

Made with salt, dried oregano, dried basil, frozen cheese ravioli, butter, garlic, fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, water

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Creamy Ravioli and Broccoli

This is one major upgrade to beef ravioli! Bacon and parmesan kick up the decadence of the dish while broccoli turns it into a full meal. You'll never leave ravioli on its...

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Ravioli with Spinach and Diced Bacon

This ravioli with spinach and bacon recipe is a delicious way to get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Slow Cooker Ravioli Meal

This easy dinner just takes minutes to throw together in the crock pot. It's also easy to vary the ingredients. Try a meat-based pasta sauce with cheese ravioli. Or make it a...

Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours

American Ravioli-Style Casserole

Made with water, tomato sauce, cream of mushroom soup, onion, ground beef, elbow macaroni, Cheddar cheese

Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes

Gastronomia Italiana's Lobster Ravioli with Crabmeat Cream Sauce

Made with salt, black pepper, chives, egg white, butter, shallots, Maryland crabmeat, cognac, tomato sauce

Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes

Mock Ravioli Casserole

Made with olive oil, tomato sauce, beef broth, dried basil, dried oregano, fresh thyme, mushrooms, salt and freshly ground black pepper, bow tie pasta, frozen chopped spinach

Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes

Olive Garden Pesto Ravioli

Made with parsley, salt and pepper, chicken ravioli, butter, garlic, basil, pine nuts

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Slow Cooker Ravioli with Sausage and Peppers

Made with Parmesan cheese, smoked sausage, frozen cheese-filled ravioli, frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry, chunky spaghetti sauce

Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours

Oven-Baked Ravioli

Made with mozzarella cheese, water, pasta sauce, frozen cheese ravioli

Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours

Macaroni Grill Ravioli Di Gamberi

Made with leeks, salt, white pepper, ricotta cheese, egg, heavy cream, fresh basil, fresh thyme, butter

Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes

Olive Garden Cheese Ravioli with Fresh Vegetables

Made with salt and freshly cracked pepper, parsley, cheese ravioli, olive oil, garlic, roasted red peppers, zucchini, black olives, chicken broth...

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Stir-Fry Ravioli

Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, red pepper flakes, cheese ravioli, pickled peppers, ground beef, white wine

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Bacco's Crabmeat Ravioli

Made with semolina flour, eggs, salt, water, white wine, seasoned rice vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, butter

Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours

Shrimp Ravioli

Made with butter, shrimp, garlic, French bread, salt and pepper, Parmesan or Romano cheese, wonton wrappers, egg white, basil, garlic and oregano seasoned diced tomatoes

Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes

Ravioli And Salmon With Dilled Alfredo Sauce

Made with capers, salmon fillet, fresh dill, salt, cheese filled ravioli, frozen asparagus spears, carrots, Alfredo sauce

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Slow Cooker Spinach And Beef Mock Ravioli Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, oregano, frozen chopped spinach, noodles, ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, oil, tomato sauce, salt

Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours

Crabmeat Ravioli

Made with crab meat, butter, green onions, cracker crumbs, salt and white pepper, flour, egg, water, olive oil

Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours

Salmon And Ravioli

Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, garlic, refrigerated four-cheese ravioli, lemon, salmon fillets, salt and ground black pepper, olive oil, baby spinach

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Chicken Ravioli

Made with olive oil, egg, water, chicken, cream, mango chutney, port wine, peppercorns

Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes

Alfredo's Pink Lobster Sauce

Made with crushed red pepper, salt and pepper, lobster, lobster ravioli, olive oil, garlic, white wine, heavy cream, tomato

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Bodean Seafood Restaurant Lobster Ravioli With Tomato Vodka Sauce

Made with button mushrooms, yellow onion, olive oil, butter, water, flour, tomato, garlic, vodka, heavy cream

Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes

Bittersweet Chocolate Ravioli

Made with powdered sugar, bittersweet chocolate, butter or margarine, sugar, egg, chocolate extract, baking soda, salt, flour, raspberry jam

Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours

Alfredo Ravioli Bake

Made with Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, butter, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, fresh mushrooms, Alfredo sauce, frozen cheese-filled ravioli, red bell pepper

Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours

Cheese Ravioli

Made with flour, salt, oil, ricotta cheese, Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, ground nutmeg, salt and pepper

Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours

Florentyna's Black & White Lobster Ravioli

Made with lobster ravioli, tarragon, mixed shellfish, white wine, butter, heavy cream, Roma tomatoes, pearl onions, shallots

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Chicken and Ravioli Carbonara

Made with Italian salad dressing, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cheese-filled ravioli, chicken broth, bacon, half and half, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Sweet Potato Ravioli With Brown Butter

Made with fresh thyme, balsamic vinegar, butter, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, nutmeg, wonton wrappers, egg whites

Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: 1-2 hours

Chicken And Wild Mushroom Ravioli With Morels And Fava Beans

Made with skinless boneless chicken breast half, egg whites, salt, black pepper, butter, whipping cream, fresh wild mushrooms, tarragon...

Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours

Fresh Borage Ravioli

Made with fresh basil, fresh sage, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, salt and freshly ground black pepper, goats milk cheese, chicken stock, demi glace, butter

Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours

Goat Cheese Ravioli With Chorizo And Kale

Made with chicken broth, pearl onions, kale, goat cheese, cream cheese, thyme, salt and freshly ground black pepper, ravioli sheets, chorizo sausage

Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes