Ravioli Casserole Recipe {FREEZER MEAL} (2024)

FAQs

Can you freeze a ravioli dish? ›

Freeze for up to 6 months. Bake the casserole from frozen. Remove the plastic wrap but leave the foil on it. Add 20 minutes to the cook time with the foil (a total of 45 minutes) and 5 minutes to the cook time without the foil at the end (a total of 20 minutes).

You can cook it straight from frozen and it will keep for around three months. There are two ways you can do this. Firstly you can flash freeze the ravioli on a baking tray open in the freezer until frozen.

As a reminder – NEVER thaw fresh-frozen filled pasta like ravioli! It should be cooked directly from frozen (one less prep step!) For maximum flavor, cook your pasta to just shy of al dente and then finish cooking it by sautéing in the sauce it will be served in. Don't toss fresh pasta with oil!

Ideally, you'd make the dough the same day you plan to serve your homemade ravioli. If not, we generally recommend using it within three days. Homemade ravioli can be frozen for up to a month. As a general rule of thumb, for every 100g of flour, you'll need 1 large egg.

If you're using it soon, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To freeze homemade pasta, let it dry for at least an hour. Then, place it in a freezer bag or container and freeze for up to 8 months.

Yes! Freezing fresh or cooked pasta by itself is the best way to do it. Cook your dry pasta al dente (which should be your plan anytime you cook pasta, especially if it is going into a hot sauce that will inevitably keep the cooking process going).

Most shelf-stable foods are safe indefinitely. In fact, canned goods will last for years, as long as the can itself is in good condition (no rust, dents, or swelling). Packaged foods (cereal, pasta, cookies) will be safe past the 'best by' date, although they may eventually become stale or develop an off flavor.

If you want to make your guests happy, you should use at least 200 grams of ravioli (about 10 pieces) for each of them. I often go up to 250 grams each, or even more. This means using at least 12 ravioli per person. So, if you're making ravioli for a group of 4 people, buy enough ingredients to make 1 kg of them.

Yes, freeze them individually on a cookie sheet for a few hours first then bag them together in freezer. Can you freeze uncooked ravioli or other stuffed pasta before cooking them, and then cook them later when needed? Yes, but you have to steam cook them for a minute before freezing, otherwise the dough will crack!

Appearance: Inspect the ravioli for any signs of freezer burn, such as ice crystals or discoloration. Freezer burn can affect the texture and taste of the ravioli [3]. Smell: Give the ravioli a sniff test after thawing. If it has a foul or off-putting odor, it is best to discard it [3].

How long can you freeze homemade ravioli? ›

To Freeze.

Lay your homemade ravioli in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and place in the freezer until they're frozen solid. Then, store the frozen ravioli in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 6 months.

What causes it? Freezer burn is the result of moisture loss. It can happen to any food that's been frozen for a long time. All foods contain water, which forms thousands of ice crystals when frozen.

If you are feeding big eaters it will serve 6-8 people. If your guests have smaller appetites or you are serving several courses, the recipe could feed 8-10. Each time I tested the recipe I prepared over 1 kg (2+ pounds) of ravioli. I generally serve 6-8 ravioli per person which comes to 125 g (4.5 oz).

You can! Just make sure to cool the spaghetti completely before freezing, transfer properly in an airtight container or freezer bag, and label it with the date. Can you freeze cooked pasta with sauce? You can, but if possible, it is best to freeze the sauce and pasta separately for best texture.

Freezing Pasta Tips:

Place in freezer. For single servings of pasta, portion out about ½ cup of cooked pasta at a time onto a baking sheet. Freeze for about 15-20 minutes until it is hard enough to pick up and bunches do not fall apart. Once frozen, transfer to freezer-safe plastic bags or containers.

Yes! You can keep cooked pasta in the freezer for last-minute suppers.

Try this ravioli casserole for a delicious budget-friendly family dinner that you can make right away or freeze for later. This frozen ravioli recipe is extremely easy to make, and full of wonderful tomato sauce and creamy cheese flavor.