Baked Ravioli Casserole (No Meat. Can be a Freezer Meal)

[@KayKayClaudette-mh4wc]

I just made your Baked Ravioli Casserole. Like you, I can never find the frozen ricotta & spinach ravioli, so I improvised a bit: I used the frozen cheese ravioli and layered on fresh spinach leaves on top of the first layer of ravioli (a couple of very generous handfuls of spinach leaves) and then proceeded as directed in the recipe. Turned out great and helped me get more veggies into my diet!

[@kevinkelly2110]

I would like to say that you cleaning out you mixing bowls ,I and many people notice and many other cooking channels do not think that is an issue. To get the ingredients close to exact to the recipe you have to do that, great on your behalf.I do not waste very much in my life that makes me notice things like that! I do not comment on everything I see on your channel but I watch a lot! Thanks for your offering.

[@ellensippel8413]

My husband and I really love the fact that you freeze the dish with detailed instructions.

[@paulpires268]

Tom, may I suggest building your casserole in a plastic wrap lined dish - the one you intend to bake it in eventually. Freeze it. Then use the cling wrap to remove the now frozen casserole from the dish thus freeing up your dish. You could then wrap it up further in the plastic now that it is solid and then foil to prevent freezer burn and add to a bag even .

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Paul, these are great suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to add them to the comments. We appreciate that you've watched our video.

[@jill7759]

Ha, I do this with all kinds of things, even stews. They stack up a lot easier minus the pan and take up less freezer space. If you’re making smaller portions you can slide several onto a big freezer bag for long term storage. Drop it back onto the pan after its unwrapped and presto, dinner. It’s a great tip to share.

[@georgiadabinett6312]

When I'm on vacation, I'm ot spending time assembling meals. Advance prep or we eat out...vacation is not the time to spend time cooking, sorry

[@phyllisharwood]

​@@georgiadabinett6312kk ok

[@debsa-nonymous]

I'm just watching this now and came in to comment with the same thing! I've done this and then when I take it out, it fits into the right dish to thaw/bake.

[@FancyGramma6]

I just love your waste not, want not, attitude. Thank you for the meatless Monday recipe. God bless!!!!

[@CynthiaTyler-c7m]

Tom I made this tonight for dinner using my homemade marinara sauce that I made with smoked tomatoes. It was delicious 😊

[@debragreen7272]

My youngest granddaughter is pregnant again and will have 2 babies! A newborn and a 17 month old daughter! I am fixing frozen meals for her and this will be easy n perfect! With instructions written on the lid she cannot mess up! She will be good to go and have leftovers! A win win for Mama! Thanks n looking forward to more frozen meals!

[@SuperDenise128]

A new Mama can always use extra time to spend with her precious gift. God bless you Great-Grandma!

[@betty4gators]

okay 2 things we love you guys and we live in Florida and want to tell y'all that you are welcome to visit as long as you bring a casserole!! also we both knew you had to be a teacher because your demos for each recipe are so detailed and easy to follow. God Bless!

[@sandrageistkemper2339]

I love Al the details! You and Melissa are great!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much for those very kind words! You have no idea how much encouragement we get from comments like yours. Thank you again for watching and we hope you have a great night.

[@vinniemartinez6125]

Tom & Melissa can you please show more casserole recipes??? I love that type of dish so much. And you are now my most favorite go to KZbinr to get cooking tips from now. Your my favorite to watch on here now. No b.s.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so kind, and we really appreciate your encouragement. A series on casseroles would be a great idea. Thanks for the suggestion. Hope you have a lovely day!

[@patriciaoldfield809]

This looked so good, I couldn't wait till I got all the right ingredients to at least try to make it as close as I could with what I had. So, I substituted tomato sauce with my brother's yummy salsa. Also couldn't find the spinach cheese raviolis so I used cheese ravioli & added a couple layers of frozen chopped spinach. I know it's not the same but it was pretty good.... Can't wait to try the real thing.. Love you guys & Melissa, you have the cutest accent.I know you're both from KY but your accent is just a tiny bit more🤗

[@Sushi2735]

For me, this is a dish to have for company. It is very expensive to make, but to die for!!.,

[@dianalester1351]

Love your preciseness of each recipe, so very easy to follow you! Thank you!

[@skgillman29]

Can't wait to make this! It will be perfect for the upcoming meatless Fridays for Lent as I'm always looking to stretch out our fish Fridays 😊

[@jackiemcdiffett8913]

I have been avidly following your videos since I found you on KZbin. You both are wonderful! Please help me with some comments about your freezer capacity at home, as well as how you transport quantities of frozen items to your time share and extended Florida stay.

[@vinniemartinez6125]

Tom I'm Italian and this recipe is looking very very delicious. I'm definitely cooking this for this coming up weekend for my grandma. She's going to love it. Thanks Tom & Melissa for sharing this recipe. 😁😍

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We are so delighted that you are going to make it. We think it's delicious and we really do enjoy it. You are so welcome for the recipe. We appreciate so much that you are at the table with us.

[@Carol-lm4jd]

Making this tonight for dinner! 😋

[@darlenepetree8185]

I just came across your videos I love them. Easy and simple recipes for freezer. And you have such a sweet and gentle voice for it too. Can’t wait to make this and many more of your recipes. Thank you. 👍👏😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you! Your comments are very encouraging and we appreciate it.

[@willaputney3947]

I LOVE RAVIOLI, BUT HAVE NEVER PUT THEM INTO A CASSEROLE, BUT I WILL NOW, THIS LOOKS TOO TOO DELICIOUS

[@CynthiaTyler-c7m]

Going to make this soon. Only 2 of us now do going to make 2 smaller pans. I think that would work. Love watching you and melissat❤

[@CynthiaTyler-c7m]

Only 2 here also I made 1 pan for diner and froze the ithert1

[@bethp.knight7774]

I think it would work for two 8x8 pans, so we could have one for supper and one for the freezer. There are only two of us too.

[@Cookingforacrowd]

I just found your channel a few days ago! Great recipes! I love to cook, and it’s fun for me to watch like minded people enjoying what they do!

[@deborahparker3907]

Another good way to keep your cheese from sticking to any cover or foil is to spray the underside (the side closest to the food) with baking spray. Just like it helps food release easy it does the same thing for cheese or any other toppings that might stick. Sure looks good. Enjoy it on your trip.

[@douglasradowick508]

I enjoy a "freezer meal"! This ravioli is perfect for me! Doug

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Freezer meals are so nice to have. We enjoy preparing multiple meals and freezing them so when we are working in school as substitutes, it's very easy to put a dinner together. We also enjoy making these ahead of time and taking this with us when we go on vacation. Frozen ones in a cooler will travel very well.

[@fandhtwoohs8129]

This is just like my lazy lasagna!!; Only I add meat. I absolutely love it!!!

[@TomBrewer-j8l]

Looks great. That will feed my family four or five meals. Ill make it in smaller pans. Yum

[@lizsmith7816]

It’s been a while, but I make a similar recipe we call Ravioli Lasagna. Thanks for the reminder. I’ll put ravioli on my next grocery order. I usually add browned ground beef to the pasta sauce. I would use the ravioli with meat, but it is usually Italian sausage, which neither of us care for. If I’m really feeling lazy, I’ll just dump everything but the cheese in the crockpot, heat it up, and top it with cheese at the end, and cover until the cheese is melted. Not as good as baked, but easy.

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

It’s not a very attractive “lasagna” or casserole anyway, but it is very good. Maybe you’re just buying the wrong Italian sausage. Many of them are awful. Some butcher made sausage can be very good. The sausage comes in three types, mild, sweet and hot. I like hot the best, but generally use a mixture in my dishes and soups. The hot just adds so much more flavor. Johnsonville Italian sausage is very good and comes in links or bulk. You can also make your own with ground pork. It’s very simple. Yummy.

[@lizsmith7816]

Italian sausage contains fennel, which we do not care for.@@cynthiaamitrano8915

[@lorivanspronsen1000]

Hi Tom and Melissa, I love your videos. Thank you for the recipes.

[@annchaigh6065]

From your 30A t- shirt and your mention of Frank Brown Park, I assume you vacation in the FL panhandle. We live about thirty or so miles north in DeFunial Springs. I love every recipe I have seen you make. I was a school cafeteria worker for 43 1/2 years. I love some good food.

[@lisebedard7247]

Love watching you cook….Great recipes.

[@e.wilson6428]

Yum! What could be easier! I love that its meatless, so simple.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

It looks much more complicated than it is. Thanks for watching! We really appreciate it!

[@aprilwaters2246]

I make this very similar at least every two weeks! It just me and hubby so I use one bag of ravioli, one jar if sauce and whatever cheese we have. It so simple I don't make extra and freeze because it takes only a couple minutes to assemble then bake it. You are correct, no need to thaw ravioli but I do let them set out for an hour so they don't stick together. Super simple!

[@pammusser8167]

Oh I am definitely trying this one. Simple and delicious

[@laurag7295]

Me too!

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Great ilike this meals..

[@loriswee3402]

Sounds and looks wonderful. I always cooked the frozen pasta and water first to get rid of some starch. I use beef ravioli. But I also fry up some grown hamburger and put that in my sauce with some onions to make it To make a harder meal. A couple pointers. If using a tin foil PAN, it could burn Easier because of the thin type of pan. Being How full that pan is. Just lift the edges at the end.And I will be a little higher. A great rule of thumb is tomatoes.Have a lot of acid in them. So using tin or a black Enamel type Is pan of any sort..... Never is ever put tomato base in it. Like a cast iron. No. I grew up with miracle maid pans and pots. It will eat away the block from it. You have to live it to know it. Is very very true. So , if a recipe says for a certain pen and you use a tinfoil , lower the temperature and lessen the time. Been there done it many many times. Great rule of thumb. Enjoy cooking. When you ask why why. It doesn't hurt to learn every single day. Enjoy and love cooking.....😊😊😊😊😊

[@nancynurse4552]

Good morning! Can y'all possibly make a playlist of your freezer meals? I am a travel nurse who needs easy access to delicious make-ahead meals. Planning to make several of your meals into tiny casseroles. Thank you for considering this playlist!!!

[@laurag7295]

I am a PSW working straight nights, and these done smaller would be a Godsend!

[@robcolumbiamo]

I just made this for the second time. I knew it was good the first time because everyone else in the house ate it. When I went to the fridge last week to have some left overs, pffft, they were gone. That doesnt happen often.

[@tjsims8891]

Looks delicious! I will try this!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We hope you enjoy it! Thank you for watching!

[@HildaWaller]

My mouth is watering, I'm making this tonight, So yummy.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

It’s a good one and we hope you enjoy it. Thank you for watching!

[@ericnaff57]

Y'all are the best! That looks delicious!

[@PatseyMBragwell]

I will definitely be making this casserole ♥️♥️ Thank you for sharing, hello Melissa♥️♥️

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Hello! It's nice to hear from you. Tom and I love this casserole. We hope you do, too. Thank you so much for watching and we hope you are having a nice evening.

[@macycharmin]

I can't wait to try this! I'm going to pass it along to a friend who's a young 1st time mother of a toddler, I've tried that brand's chicken fettuccini alfredo, and a ravioli-can't remember which type, but both were good, I do remember that!! It's a bit pricey to me though, but good for a quick meal with leftovers for me. You just gave me a good idea when talking about meat; adding some sliced or crumbled Italian sausage would be a nice addition. I may try that only after trying your way first! Thanks again for a great recipe. I'm glad you and Melissa had a safe trip to your life at being snowbirds in the south !!

[@cutiekay5878]

I enjoyed the video and yummy recipes! You guys are wonderful to watch.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you for the nice, kind words. We really appreciate them and hope you get to enjoy this casserole.

[@beverlydavidson1359]

Thank you for sharing whether your recipes are able to be made ahead and frozen. It's comforting to be prepared for any unexpected guests. Enjoy your trip!! Love your channel... Thank you both. 💕

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome! And we appreciate you watching our channel and adding such nice comments! Enjoy this casserole- it’s definitely nice to have something tucked away and ready when you’re caught off guard with company!

[@tina_W7]

I am new to your channel & have enjoyed the few I've seen so far. We have used that brand of Ravioli for years & love the Italian Sausage as well as the Lobster Ravioli. We use an Alfredo sauce for the lobster one & it's fantastic. We have also used a garlic butter with it as well & it's similar to a shrimp scampi taste. Perhaps you'd like those as well. I grew up in a suburb of Cincy & have family in the Louisville area but I have lived in the Atlanta area for years now. My parents were from Bedford & Milton, KY. What a small world. 😊❤

[@comesitatmytable9044]

It really is a small world! And this channel has been a real blessing for us to get to "meet" people from all over the country and world! We love that part of it. Thank you so much for watching. We really appreciate it.

[@bodeansmith8173]

A great dish especially for winter or anytime you crave pasta🥰💚💛Blessings

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

This Baked Ravioli recipe looks so delicious 😋 Mr. Tom.

[@viviantrimpe9030]

This sounds and looks delicious, I don't really enjoy cooking, but, like doing laundry, it comes with the territory. I really enjoy watching you cook, you seem to enjoy food and cooking, making your videos nice to watch. You look so much like my younger brother, he also enjoys food and cooking. I think we, (my brother and I) are a few years older than you and Melissa. You have indicated that you are a PK my brother was a pastor for a time. You seem to be a man who loves the Lord, God bless you and your family, keep on cooking and keep on praying.

[@stacynicholsdabel4229]

It's been a while since I've thoroughly enjoyed a cooking video....one which feels as if I were visiting with friends. Thank you! I look forward to giving this recipe a whirl.

[@kimberlybercume8757]

Tom you and Melissa be safe in your travels ❤

[@tngal483]

Looks like a dish that could make my favorites list.😀 Glad I found (And joined) your channel.

[@bobbyhogan9207]

Tom & Melissa, making it today for my grandbabies am me. I found shredded Parnassian cheese, so my cheese layer has some of that and a bit sprinkled on top after baking. 😮 it is soooooooo good 😋

[@-..._E.m.i.l.y_...-]

I just finished making the white bean chicken Chile 😁 About to have a bowl. I tasted it and it's yummy! Thanks for the recipe ❤️

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Oh that makes us so happy that you made it and are enjoying it! It’s one of my favorites for this time of year, especially. You’re very welcome for the recipe!

[@jerrilynernsting903]

I yum you a like never did them a got to try this ravoli..so good like got to try for christmas I got to do so easy you are the best easy meals a I love your recipes thanks another great meal

[@Grannywantstoknow]

Ive got this in the oven now ...yummy

[@susangerardo-stewart3276]

Thanks again for all your hard work ❤

[@anthonyreale1786]

Will try very soon as my family getting together in 2 weeks. Looks delicious and easy. Thanks Best Maria.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We sure hope your family likes this! Thanks so much for watching. We appreciate it.

[@janetpierce4869]

I love your recipes. Follow u on KZbin. All time. Love your cooking. My favorite. Pasta salad. Ravioli casserole vsenatecsoup. Everything you make. God bless y'all. Jan pierce. From Pa.

[@donnamcknight3584]

Another must make dish! Thank you!!

[@mrystov]

Looks wonderful !!

[@tinajenkins8410]

Great tip on the lid (freeze first). Thank you 😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are welcome. We appreciate that you are at the table with us. Thank you so much for watching our channel.

[@carlapatterson6840]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@comesitatmytable9044]

So nice of you to say that. We appreciate that you have watched our video.

[@fincarosa6767]

I freeze in a glass dish and then pop it out once frozen, and store it in ziplock baggie or plastic wrap and foil. I don't own many baking dishes, so this helps me!! I just put it back in the dish when I'm ready to bake it.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

That's a great idea! Thanks for your sharing your very clever solution with us.

[@fincarosa6767]

Most welcome!! My grandma taught me this years ago. I have a few recipes that you and your wife may want to try, if you're interested?

[@pamkay1756]

Wow. That looks so good. Thanks so much for sharing. ❤

[@mckennakelly1513]

i will be trying this one. THANK YOU SIR AND MELISSA

[@D31taD4wn]

Hi, That dish looks so good. Love Ravioli in any way shape or form. Yummyyyyyyy!! Thanks for sharing all your Great Recipe. God Bless and Yes, Fall of 2023is upon us again here in Iowa. Hoping for No Ice Storms or Blizzards and not much Snow. I may be Dreaming. lol. In Joy Florida and God Bless.

[@CherylLombard-t3f]

Giordano in Chicago IL. GREAT PIZZA! My favorite toppings are onions with bacon and ham.

[@dorian5689]

AWESOME meal ! ❤

[@addierassche5187]

Yummy and yes I would add ground italian sausage and I would eat the corners of the casserole

[@AnnSchuster-u9m]

If your hands are no longer able to pop open a jar, you can buy a jar lid popper in a kitchen store. Works like a charm.

[@ourcrackerboxcottagebyanit2445]

Love your shirt. Go Hilltoppers! My son is a WKU grad. Love the recipe as well. :)

[@JenniferSmith-25]

Yum! 😊 Hope y’all have a great vacation! ❤️Jen

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you! We will! Hope you enjoy the casserole!

[@karenlamb5418]

I love this recipe.I am going to great

[@bekka422]

❤another great meal to plan on😊😊

[@rubytaylor4566]

Again I say yummy!❤😊🙏 Ms. Ruby

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you Ms Ruby. We are so appreciative that you are watching our videos. God Bless!

[@dianalester1351]

Love Rana Pasta, always have some variety in my Frig.

[@sandrarainier4635]

Looks awesome gotta try it ❤

[@BrendaJChamberlin]

I LOVE your video recipe instructions. With the ravoli, how do you stuff floppy boiled ravioli when you don't want it as a freez

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You don't have to stuff the ravioli. The ravioli comes with the stuffing already inside it.

[@lindastorms9465]

Delicious! Please use glass. I freeze glass all the time. Stainless steel works 😊 too

[@user-zk5qu6mr6c]

I have used meat or cheese ravioli's, turns out great which ever you choose, or You can brown a lb of ground beef or sausage and add to sauce. Yummy 🙂

[@BarbaraCooper-qg2bn]

Well, just YUM!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We think so! Thank you so much for watching. We truly appreciate it.

[@dawnmariecollierpelerin5767]

That was awesome

[@karenjones8324]

it looks delicious. Thanks

[@connieowens3543]

OMG that looks amazing...

[@jardinbotanique8217]

Glad to hear someone else against aluminum!! It's so toxic!!!! If the package on ravioli says do not thaw, that's ok to thaw using your method??

[@barbaramurphy6680]

God bless you both ❤

[@kathyunderwood2899]

Does Melissa cook? You all have the best food

[@samanthaknudson3084]

I had a problem with the 3, too, Melissa. 😊

[@debramehan8644]

Hi Tom, you could always buy your ingredients at the store where you are vacationing. Then you wouldnt have to bring them frozen. We do that often on our vacations. I find everywhere has pretty simular ingredients as our store. Thank you so much for the ravioli recipe. It looked so delicious. I will be making this for dinner on next weeks grocery list. I love your channel. You and melissa are pleasant to watch.😊❤

[@jerrykeenan1848]

Thanks

[@jmarcos1008]

What a great idea, like an easier lasagna. Looks delicious, thank you. P.S I don't waste either.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We hope you really enjoy it! We’re big fans of all Italian food. Thank you for watching.

[@GrandmaPatty49]

How do you travel with frozen food? I assume it’s a few hours of driving to Florida for you. We travel by car to Charleston, SC, but stop overnight or for a couple days at our son’s home in Virginia before heading to SC.

[@maddogbec6432]

They are linking aluminum foil and Alzheimer’s. But I am like you and like to use foil. So I like to line the foil all directions which parchment paper to protect my food from the aluminum. Thanks again for another great recipes.

[@marilynmccormick3731]

I use parchment paper in these disposable aluminum pans to prohibit the aluminum contact with the acidic tomatoes.

[@kathyfischer5983]

Yes, that’s what I do, if I have no other choice but to use an aluminum pan.

[@kathyfischer5983]

I do the same.

[@susangerardo-stewart1868]

Best ever!!!!

[@TheSheltiegirl]

Hello guys, I want to make this and I have one question. I use ya'll brand spices. One I use all the time is southern somthing lol but it is garlic powder plus onion powder. Your recipie is one teas of each one. Would I use two teas of mine since it has both on it. I don't have a favorite pasta sauce so I am going to try uours and see. I usually buy what on sale. I am 76 and retired. On a fixed income. Budget is my middle name. Lolol love you guys bunches. Have a great night

[@hayleywoodcox6550]

😋😋😋

[@retha8368]

Hi there new Subby here!😊 Your channel popped up i clicked on & so far enjoying what i see! I just love your soothing & thorough demeanor & look forward to upcoming content. Btw Costco have a delicious frozen mozzarella or Parmesan ravioli that I'll try this with for my family! #Keepemcoming😋

[@debragreen7272]

We add ricotta to Italian cheese of mozzarella n parm! I have never frozen the ricotta? Wonder if I could because it is like lasagne!

[@GrandmaPatty49]

I have a package of lobster ravioli in my freezer, but not sure how that would be with tomato sauce, what do you think? Maybe an Alfredo sauce?

[@GrandmaPatty49]

I checked the map as to how many hours ride you have from Mt. Sterling to Panama City beach Florida. 11 hours. We have 15 hours to Charleston, SC. So we’re glad we have a halfway point by stopping at our son’s family home in Virginia.