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Updated July 16, 2026
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara or Meat Sauce

Olive Garden Cheese Ravioli with Marinara or Meat Sauce

$50.49 3,170 cal. - 3, 510 cal. Family-Style MealsCatering

Includes: A pan of cheese-filled ravioli topped with marinara or meat sauce** and melted Italian cheeses. **Our meat sauce is made with pan-seared beef and Italian sausage. Add Salad Or Soup And Breadsticks To Your Catering Pan To Complete Your Meal

4 · 8 ratings
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About This Dish

Cheese Ravioli with Marinara or Meat Sauce is a Family-Style Meals catering option priced at $50.49, delivering 3,170 to 3,510 calories per pan depending on sauce choice. The pasta consists of cheese-filled ravioli topped with either homemade marinara or the restaurant's beef-and-sausage meat sauce, finished with melted Italian cheeses baked over the top. The catering pan serves 4 to 6 guests and features 198 grams of fat and 9,790 milligrams of sodium in the full serving.

The ravioli at Olive Garden are filled with a blend of Italian cheeses and hold up well to both sauce options. The meat sauce version adds significant protein and depth while the marinara version stays vegetarian-friendly. Ordering with the meat sauce option brings the calorie count up to 3,510 calories versus 3,170 for the marinara version. This catering pan is a strong choice for groups with both meat-eaters and vegetarians, with the sauce ordered separately or mixed per guest preference at the table.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

3510 Calories
198g Total Fat
9790mg Sodium

* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated Jul 16, 2026

How to Copycat Olive Garden Cheese Ravioli with Marinara or Meat Sauce at Home?

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Total: 45 min Medium

Olive Garden's Cheese Ravioli uses a smooth, rich Italian cheese filling that home cooks can replicate closely using ricotta, Parmesan, and Romano. The challenge most people face is pasta dough — but this recipe allows for a shortcut using fresh lasagna sheets or even wonton wrappers as the pasta layer, which cuts prep time dramatically.

The cheese filling follows the same formula as the restaurant's: whole-milk ricotta for creaminess, Parmesan for saltiness, Romano for sharpness, and a beaten egg to bind everything together so the filling stays intact during boiling. The marinara is made fresh with crushed tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs, simmered until thick before being ladled over the finished ravioli.

Ingredients

4 servings

Cheese Filling

Pasta

Sauce and Topping

Instructions

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  1. Mix ricotta, Parmesan, Romano, egg, parsley, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner cut.

    5 min

  2. Lay pasta sheets or wonton wrappers flat. Pipe 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of half the wrappers. Brush edges with water and press a second wrapper on top, pressing firmly around the filling to seal out air.

    15 min

    Press all air out of the ravioli before sealing. Trapped air pockets cause ravioli to burst open during boiling.

  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ravioli in batches of 8 to 10 for 3 to 4 minutes until they float and the pasta is tender.

    10 min

  4. Transfer ravioli to a baking dish. Top with marinara and shredded mozzarella. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is golden.

    5 min

Pro Tips

  • Drain ricotta overnight in a cheesecloth-lined strainer if it seems watery. Excess moisture in the filling makes the ravioli soggy.
  • Work with small batches and keep filled ravioli on a floured sheet pan to prevent sticking before boiling.
  • The broiling step at the end is the detail that matches the restaurant's baked presentation. Do not skip it.

Variations

Meat Sauce Version

Replace the marinara with Olive Garden's beef and Italian sausage meat sauce for a heartier, protein-rich version.

Brown Butter Sage

Skip the marinara. Toss the finished ravioli in brown butter with fresh sage leaves and finish with extra Parmesan for an elegant alternative.

Serving Ideas

  • Serve family-style directly from the baking dish
  • Fresh basil and extra Parmesan on top before serving
  • Pair with a house salad and garlic breadsticks
  • A light Barbera d'Asti works well with the cheese filling and tomato sauce

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Frequently Asked Questions

This catering pan is priced at $50.49 and serves 4 to 6 guests. The price is the same regardless of which sauce option you choose. Individual dine-in Cheese Ravioli is available at a lower price point on the lunch and dinner menu.
The meat sauce version contains 3,510 calories per full pan with 198 grams of fat and 9,790 milligrams of sodium. The marinara sauce version is slightly lower at 3,170 calories. Per 6 servings, each portion is approximately 528 to 585 calories.
Olive Garden's ravioli are filled with a blend of Italian cheeses including ricotta, Parmesan, and Romano. The filling is seasoned with herbs and has a smooth, creamy texture when hot. The pasta is topped with melted Italian cheese in addition to the sauce.
For the filling, mix ricotta, Parmesan, Romano, egg, and fresh parsley. Fill store-bought pasta sheets or fresh pasta dough squares with 1 tablespoon of filling each, seal the edges with water, and press firmly. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes in salted water and serve with homemade marinara or meat sauce.
Yes, ordering the cheese ravioli with marinara sauce makes this a fully vegetarian dish. Choosing the meat sauce option adds pan-seared beef and Italian sausage. The pasta itself is meatless in either version.

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