Baked Ravioli Alfredo With Zucchini

This Baked Ravioli Alfredo is a creamy, cheesy comfort food dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Made with ravioli, fresh zucchini, mushrooms, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce, it’s an easy family meal that comes together with minimal prep and bakes to bubbly perfection.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No boiling required: The ravioli cooks right in the oven, making this an easy dinner with less prep and fewer dishes.

Rich and creamy: Homemade Alfredo sauce, cheesy ravioli, zucchini, mushrooms, and melted cheese come together for the ultimate comfort food.

Perfect for busy weeknights: Simple ingredients and easy assembly make this a family-friendly meal that’s hearty, satisfying, and great for any night of the week.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 zucchini, sliced  (7 to 9 inches long
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 500g refrigerator ravioli, cheese (you can find this in the refrigerator section at the grocery store)
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1 and 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• Fresh parsley

Step by Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Preheat oven to 400°F.

STEP TWO – In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Cook garlic, onions and mushrooms until softened. About 5 minutes.

STEP THREE – Stir in the zucchini and cook until zucchini is softened.It will continue to cook as you make the sauce in the same skillet.

STEP FOUR – In a small glass container, whisk together cornstarch and milk. Mixing these two ingredients together will prevent the sauce from being lumpy.

STEP FIVE – Next, stir the whipping cream into the milk mixture and stir well to combine.Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and cook until mixture is thickened and bubbly. (about 5 minutes)

STEP SIX – Taste the sauce and add salt & pepper to taste. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the mixture and stir.

STEP SEVEN – Stir in the ravioli. There is no need to boil the ravioli! It will bake in the sauce as it cooks! Stir to coat the ravioli, then transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

STEP EIGHT – Top with fresh ground black pepper.

STEP NINE – Top with 1 and 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.

STEP TEN – Bake in 400°F oven for 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Variations

Add in two chopped rotisserie chicken, or other cooked chicken breasts for Chicken Alfredo Ravioli Bake.

Substitute fresh spinach for the zucchini, or simply add it in with the zucchini.