Reheat the ravioli: How to make them delicious again

Homemade ravioli tastes best fresh, but sometimes there are leftovers.

Instead of throwing them away, you can keep them in the fridge for a few days. But what’s the best way to reheat filled pasta?

This is how I heat up ravioli: In the microwave at 600 watts for 2 minutes, then stir and heat at 360 watts for a further 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can fry them in a pan or reheat them in the oven as a casserole.

What is the best way to reheat ravioli?


There are several ways to reheat ravioli:

  • In the microwave
  • In the pan
  • In the pot
  • In the oven

Different methods are suitable depending on whether the dumplings are prepared with or without sauce, fried or as a casserole.

This table shows you how to reheat different types of ravioli:

Condition of the ravioliBest methodMethod 2Method 3
Ravioli without sauceFry in the pan for 7 minutesIn the microwave: 1 to 2 minutes at 600 watts, then 5 minutes at 360 wattsReheat in the oven at 160 °C fan for 8 minutes
Ravioli with sauceIn the microwave: 1 to 2 minutes at 600 watts, then 5 minutes at 360 wattsSimmer in the pot for 5 minutesReheat in the oven at 160 °C fan for 8 minutes
Fried ravioliIn the microwave: 1 to 2 minutes at 600 watts, then 5 minutes at 360 wattsReheat in the oven at 160 °C fan for 8 minutes
Ravioli casseroleReheat in the oven at 160 °C fan for 8 minutesIn the microwave: 1 to 2 minutes at 600 watts, then 5 minutes at 360 wattsFry in the pan for 7 minutes
This table shows the best way to reheat different types of ravioli.

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In the microwave


The quickest and easiest way to reheat ravioli is in the microwave.

Reheating filled pasta in the microwave – here’s how:

  1. Pour the dumplings with or without sauce into a deep plate
  2. Place in the microwave with a suitable cover and set to 600 watts for 2 minutes
  3. Remove from the microwave, stir thoroughly and heat for a further 5 minutes at 360 watts
  4. Leave to cool for one minute and serve

In the pan


You can also heat up ravioli without a microwave and fry them instead. This makes them particularly crispy and they can be served with a sauce or simply some melted sage butter and Parmesan.

Reheating ravioli in the pan – here’s how:

  1. Melt the butter in a pan, adding sage, mint or other flavors if desired.
  2. Fry the ravioli for 7 minutes.
  3. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese or prepare a separate sauce.

In the pot


You should not prepare ravioli and ravioli that have already been cooked in a pot. If you cook them a second time in water, they become extremely soft and not particularly appetizing.

If the filled pasta is already mixed with sauce, you can still use this option.

Reheating ravioli in a pan – here’s how:

  1. Pour the sauce into the pot with the ravioli
  2. Bring the sauce to the boil and simmer for 7 minutes
  3. Refine with a dash of water and spices as desired
  4. Serve the ravioli

In the oven


If you have a large amount of ravioli left over, you can also reuse it as a casserole in the oven.

Reheating ravioli in the oven – here’s how:

  1. Fill the ravioli into an oven dish and sprinkle with cheese
  2. Reheat at 160 °C fan oven for 8 minutes
  3. Sprinkle with cheese again and serve

These ravioli are best not reheated


Reheating pasta is not usually a problem, but ravioli are no ordinary pasta.

There are many different fillings for the dumplings, which potentially contain ingredients that should not be reheated a second time.

Here is a list of ingredients that can be problematic when reheating:

  • Mushrooms
  • Spinach, celery & beet
  • Potatoes
  • Eggs

Special care should be taken with these foods. The delicate protein in mushrooms can spoil quickly and cause stomach problems.

Spinach, celery and beet contain nitrate, which increases when reheated. Although the BZfE (Federal Center for Nutrition) classifies this as harmless, pregnant women or children should avoid consuming it.

Potatoes only pose a risk if they are not stored correctly. If stored unrefrigerated after cooking, bacteria can develop that can cause food poisoning (botulism).

Reheating eggs is risky because of the altered protein structures, which can cause stomach problems.

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