Description
A comforting Cheesy Spinach and Turkey Ravioli Bake layered with savory ground turkey, wilted spinach, rich marinara sauce, and topped with melty cheese and fresh herbs. This family-friendly dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces fresh spinach
- 24 ounces frozen cheese ravioli
- 8 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces burrata cheese, torn into pieces
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Set aside 1 cup of marinara sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking into crumbles.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer until bubbling. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- Spread ½ cup reserved marinara sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer with ⅓ of the ravioli, then ⅓ of the turkey-spinach mixture, and a portion of mozzarella.
- Repeat layering process two more times, finishing with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Distribute torn burrata pieces evenly over the top layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Fresh spinach wilts better than frozen.
- Consider using provolone or Italian cheese blends with mozzarella for extra flavor.
- Lean ground beef, chicken, or turkey sausage can be substituted for ground turkey.
- Cover with foil for the first 15 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning.
- Add mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers for extra vegetables.
- The bake can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- This dish freezes well; bake from frozen, adding 10-15 minutes to the cook time.
- Pre-cooked meat can be used; reduce cooking time for the filling.
- For a vegetarian version, replace turkey with lentils, mushrooms, or plant-based protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: Not Specified
- Sodium: Not Specified
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: Not Specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not Specified
- Trans Fat: Not Specified
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: Not Specified