Ham Ravioli Bake

I love a juicy holiday ham, but I don’t particularly love all the leftovers. So, I’m always on the lookout for creative recipes with leftover ham that spare me from having to eat yet another ham sandwich. Not only is this recipe for ham ravioli bake a delicious way to use up leftover ham, but it also uses ingredients I typically always have on hand, including jarred pasta sauce and frozen ravioli. If you’ve got some leftover veggies to use up—such as peas, green beans, chopped broccoli and red or yellow peppers—they’d also work well in the mix. With less than 30 minutes of bake time, this family-favorite casserole will be on the dinner table in no time.

Ham Ravioli Bake Ingredients

• Frozen cheese ravioli
• Cooked ham
• Mushrooms
• Onion
• Green pepper
• Canola oil
• Alfredo sauce

Directions

Step 1: Cook the ravioli

Cook the ravioli according to the package directions.

Step 2: Saute the ham and vegetables

While the ravioli cooks, saute the cubed ham, sliced mushrooms and chopped onion and green pepper in oil in a large skillet over medium heat for four to five minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Step 3: Layer the ingredients

Spread 2 tablespoons of the Alfredo sauce into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Stir the remaining Alfredo sauce into the ham mixture and cook them for three to four minutes or until they’re heated through.

Then, drain the ravioli and place half in the prepared baking dish. Top it with half of the ham mixture. Repeat the layers.

Step 4: Bake

Cover the casserole and bake it at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until it’s bubbly. If desired, top it with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

How to Store Ham Ravioli Bake

Leftover ham ravioli bake should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will stay good for up to four days. For longer storage, transfer the ham ravioli bake to a freezer-safe container after allowing it to cool completely, and freeze it for up to three months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating it.

This ravioli bake is also an excellent make-ahead freezer meal. Just prep the recipe as directed in a freezer-safe dish, cover it, then freeze it for up to three months.

Ham Ravioli Bake Tips

Can you use marinara sauce to make ham ravioli bake?

This recipe is versatile, so you can use a jar of marinara sauce in place of the Alfredo sauce. Choose your favorite brand or try one of our Test Kitchen’s picks for the best jarred pasta sauce.

What other meats could you use to make ravioli bake?

Instead of ham, you could use cooked Italian sausage (either sliced or crumbed), ground beef, or ground or shredded poultry such as chicken or turkey.

What can you serve with ham ravioli bake?

This hearty ravioli bake pairs well with a big green salad such as our classic Caesar salad recipe. Or, pair this pasta bake with a roasted vegetable side such as roasted green beans with lemon and walnuts, Parmesan-roasted broccoli or roasted zucchini. Saucy recipes with Alfredo like this one also demand to be paired with a thick slice of crusty bread or baguette to mop up the leftovers.