Baked Ravioli with Vodka Sauce Recipe

Name: Baked Ravioli with Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter; 1 whole Medium Sized Yellow Onion, Diced; 5 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced; 1- 1/2 cup Vodka; 2 cans (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes; Salt And Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper; 3/4 cups Heavy Cream; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, Chopped; 1 bag (20 Oz. Size) Frozen Cheese Ravioli, Cooked Per Manufacturer's Instructions; 1 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; Parsley, Chopped For Garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Unsalted Butter
1 whole Medium Sized Yellow Onion, Diced
5 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
1- 1/2 cup Vodka
2 cans (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes
Salt And Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
3/4 cups Heavy Cream
1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, Chopped
1 bag (20 Oz. Size) Frozen Cheese Ravioli, Cooked Per Manufacturer's Instructions
1 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
Parsley, Chopped For Garnish

1
For the sauce: In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
2
Add the yellow onion and cook until tender, about 6-7 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4
Add the vodka, and cook until reduced by half, approximately 7-8 minutes.
5
Add the crushed tomatoes (juice and all).
6
Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
7
Add salt and pepper, granulated sugar, oregano, thyme and crushed red pepper.
8
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
9
In batches, transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor.
10
Puree until smooth.
11
Be careful, as the sauce is very hot.
12
Cover the blender with a towel and hold it as you blend.
13
Transfer the sauce back to the Dutch oven, and heat over medium-low heat.
14
Add the heavy cream, basil and parsley.
15
Stir to combine.
16
Continue to cook for 5 minutes.
17
Remove from heat and set aside.
18
For the baked ravioli: Preheat your oven to 350 F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with a non-stick spray.
19
Layer the cooked ravioli on the bottom of the dish.
20
Top with 2 1/2 cups of the vodka sauce and sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
21
Freeze or refrigerate the remainder of your vodka sauce.
22
Bake the ravioli for 8-10 minutes or until the top is bubbly and melted.
23
Remove from the oven and garnish with parsley.
24
Serve immediately and enjoy!

526

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter, 1 whole Medium Sized Yellow Onion, Diced, 5 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced, 1- 1/2 cup Vodka, and more.

Yes, Baked Ravioli with Vodka Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Ravioli with Vodka Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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