Take-out Tuesday, Asparagus Alfredo Ravioli Bake

the Painted Apron

4 years ago

There are so many wonderful fresh pastas widely available now

Grab one that appeals to you, add a prepared sauce,

a fresh vegetable, and perhaps cooked bacon or other flavorful protein,

and dinner is ready

I used fresh asparagus, alfredo sauce and bacon

with Trader Joe’s asparagus ravioli

Cook the pasta according to package directions,

but drain it when just al dente,

because it will cook further during the final bake

Choose a prepared pasta sauce

These are all some of my favorites…

I did not drown my ingredients in sauce,

Using a scant amount will keep things moist, yet not too heavy

Using a cooking oil sprayed baking dish,

start building your ravioli bake with a thin layer of sauce,

then a layer of cooked ravioli,

next top with vegetable and protein of choice and repeat

Don’t forget a little shaved Parmesan!

You can control the amount of meat, cheese and sauce

With only a scant amount sauce and bacon,

this version had plenty of flavor but wasn’t heavy or calorie laden

Simple and delicious

Prepare it early in the day and then bake later

Serve with a salad and enjoy

And leftovers {covered} reheat beautifully 😋

Asparagus Alfredo Ravioli Bake

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword asparagus, do ahead, easy dinner, pasta bake, ravioli, ravioli and asparagus Alfredo

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Servings 3

Cook ravioli according to package directions, removing when they are just al dente, to drain, about 3-4 minutes.
Spray a baking dish {sized to fit the amount of ravioli you’re using} with cooking oil spray. Drizzle a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of dish. Top with half of ravioli, and half of asparagus and bacon. Drizzle with a little sauce, a sprinkle of Parmesan and then repeat, ending with a drizzle of Alfredo and Parmesan on top. Can be refrigerated at this point for baking later.
Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through. Serve with a crisp green salad