20 Ravioli Recipes That Are Pillowy and Packed with Flavor

Ravioli are a hearty ingredient that always deliver a comforting meal. No matter what style you choose to cook up—cheese, vegetable or meat—the little pillows of pasta dough are packed with incredible flavor, giving them a leg up on other pastas (sorry, spaghetti). You can opt for store-bought or homemade, but either way, make sure to pair them with your favorite sauce, olive oil or grated cheese. This applies whether you're frying them, boiling them or tossing them into a casserole! Ready for some delicious options? This out-of-the-box pizza is a fun way to switch up your normal pie. Cheese ravioli create a surprising crust for this square pan pizza. They bake up crisp on the bottom, like crust, but the top is still pillowy and cheesy—adding a new dimension to your favorite pizza toppings.

If you’re looking for an easy appetizer that your guests won’t be able to stop snacking on, turn to toasted ravioli. The simple snack is perfect for adults and kids alike, and it’s easy to make in advance and store in your freezer, too. Serve these golden, crunchy bites with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a side of warm marinara.

If a ravioli bake feels a little too heavy for you, try loading it up with veggies! This hearty recipe is secretly loaded up with nutrients thanks to the addition of chopped spinach, artichokes and asparagus. The creamy white sauce is decadent and thick, which helps this recipe strike the perfect balance between healthy and hearty.

This elevated ravioli is the perfect thing to cook if you’re trying to impress your guests. The dough is soft and chewy, and the soft center melts in your mouth. Sage is the secret to herbal flavor, and parmesan cheese adds salty bite.

This tasty ravioli dish has pumpkin through and through: Our easy homemade pasta features pumpkin purée. It’s cut out in the shape of pumpkins with a cookie cutter and then stuffed with a pumpkin and creme fraiche filling. Tossed with a nutty brown butter-sage sauce, they look (and taste) like autumn in a bowl.

What’s better than a heaping plate of lasagna? A heaping plate of ravioli that’s layered into a casserole dish and baked like lasagna. This hearty dish is perfect for sharing with the whole family, and it’s super easy to prep in advance and store in the refrigerator. In fact, you can even make it further in advance and keep it in the freezer for a last-minute meal.

If you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal to feed a hungry family, this ravioli dish is the answer. It’s hearty and filling and more importantly, it can be on the table in just 20 minutes. Cheese ravioli gets tossed with broccoli, garlic, asparagus, ham and cherry tomatoes then served with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Making homemade ravioli is a fun, interactive activity that’s perfect for the whole family. This easy option uses sweet kabocha squash and creamy ricotta cheese to make a warm and hearty filling. Crushed walnuts add just a bit of crunch, and fresh sage leaves add deep, herbal complexity.

Ravioli isn’t typically known for its elegant presentation, but with this recipe, you’ll be sure to wow any guest you serve it to. The best part is that you can adapt it to whatever ravioli flavor and color you like. Use sun-dried tomato for a red rosette or try spinach to adorn a holiday table.

This shrimp ravioli is smoky and spicy, thanks to the addition of diced bacon and Calabrian chiles. Each bite of the pillowy pasta is layered with flavor, from the pasta dough, to the hearty filling to the flavorful sauce. Herbs like basil and thyme add freshness while heavy cream and parmesan add rich creaminess.

This one-pan meal is a fun spin on traditionally-boiled ravioli. The pasta, water, onions and garlic cook all together in a cast iron skillet so there’s no need to dirty another pan. Once tender, simply stir in some basil pesto and top with shaved parmesan and chopped basil and serve straight from the pan you cooked it in.

It may look like the bitter radicchio takes over this dish, but the sweet onions, sage, butter and cheese mellow its rough edges. And though the recipe calls for over a pound, it cooks very quickly, as long as you do it in two batches. If you have some funky taleggio cheese on hand, toss a few small chunks into each bowl of ravioli.

Boiled ravioli is tasty, but toasted ravioli takes the pillowy pasta to a whole different level. This crispy, crunchy treat is a fun spin on the traditional pasta recipe. Simply bread the ravioli using a standard three-step breading process, then freeze them quickly to let the breading set. Drop into hot oil and watch as the chewy pasta becomes crisp and crunchy.

Baked ravioli is a fantastic dish to whip up when you want to serve a crowd. This recipe can be ready in just 40 minutes and requires only a few ingredients, most of which can be purchased ready-made, so it’s super easy. Baby spinach adds hearty nutrients, but it wilts perfectly into the dish so even the pickiest kids won’t mind it.

Who said ravioli had to be served with sauce and cheese? This inventive recipe uses the pasta pillows as the base for a fresh and flavorful salad. Toss cooked ravioli with red onion, cherry tomatoes, olives, and parsley then dress with freshly-grated garlic and lemon juice. It’s a bright, zippy salad that’s just as good as an entrée as it is as a side dish.

When you’re looking for something cozy and warm, a hearty bowl of soup is the way to go. If you don’t have time to let it simmer on the stove all day, try this quick and easy recipe instead. Simply combine onions, carrots, celery, spinach and herbs in a pot with vegetable broth, then toss in a bag of store-bought ravioli. Once cooked through, serve with a heaping pile of parmesan cheese and a crusty baguette.

This tasty treat was originally invented by accident—all the way back in the 1940s. Accident or not, we love how easy it is to whip up and even easier it is to enjoy. Ready in just 35 minutes, simply buy ravioli with your favorite filling and serve with your favorite pasta sauce for a cheesy appetizer!

If you’re looking for a quick way to make homemade ravioli, skip the fresh pasta dough and opt for wonton wrappers instead. The easy shortcut saves a ton of time, so these "homemade" pasta pillows can be on the table in just 30 minutes. Serve with fresh basil and a few dollops of store-bought pesto.

Canned chestnuts are surprisingly versatile, and they provide fantastic texture to whatever they’re cooked in. This recipe puts the unique ingredient on full display—they mimic the richness of butternut squash ravioli without the usual sweetness. We processed the chestnuts with ricotta to mimic the smooth consistency of the squash.