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Toasted Ravioli

Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli

$10.29 650 cal,marinara 35 cal Appetizers

Lightly fried ravioli filled with seasoned beef. Served with homemade marinara sauce.
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About This Dish

Toasted Ravioli at Olive Garden is a St. Louis-style classic appetizer priced at $10.29, featuring lightly fried ravioli filled with seasoned beef and served with homemade marinara for dipping. The dish delivers approximately 650 calories plus the 35-calorie marinara, with 2 grams of fat listed for the marinara component. The name is a little misleading — these are pan-fried or deep-fried rather than oven-toasted, which produces the golden crust that defines the dish. The beef filling inside each ravioli is seasoned with herbs and Parmesan, giving each bite the flavor of a miniature meat dumpling in Italian-American style.

For guests who enjoy hands-on appetizer formats, Toasted Ravioli is one of the most satisfying starters on the menu. Each piece provides a self-contained portion of pasta, meat filling, and crispy coating in a single bite, making it easy to pace alongside conversation. The marinara provides both acidity and tomato balance against the richness of the fried pasta. It pairs particularly well with a shared bottle of wine as a table starter before the soup-and-breadstick service begins.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

35 Calories
2g Total Fat
320mg Sodium

* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.

How to Copycat Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli at Home?

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Total: 22 min Easy

Toasted Ravioli is among the more approachable copycat recipes from the Olive Garden menu because store-bought fresh beef ravioli eliminates the pasta-making step entirely. The focus shifts entirely to the coating technique. A double-dip in egg and Parmesan-seasoned breadcrumbs produces a thick enough crust to stay crispy after frying, which is the step most single-coat attempts skip.

Frying temperature matters more than timing for this dish. At 375F, the outer coating crisps in about 2 minutes per side before the cheese filling inside can lasso and escape. Lower temperatures produce grease-saturated pasta without the proper crust. Higher temperatures burn the breadcrumbs before the pasta heats through.

Ingredients

4 servings

Ravioli

Dipping Sauce

Instructions

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  1. Mix Italian breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl.

    2 min

  2. Dip each ravioli in beaten egg, press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture on both sides. Repeat the egg-and-breadcrumb step for a double coat.

    7 min

    Press the breadcrumbs into the ravioli firmly rather than just rolling them through. Active pressing creates a thicker, more even crust.

  3. Heat oil to 375F. Fry 4 ravioli at a time for 90 seconds to 2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.

    10 min

  4. Serve immediately with warm marinara.

    1 min

Pro Tips

  • Fresh refrigerated ravioli holds up better to frying than frozen. Frozen ravioli releases moisture during frying that can cause the crust to steam off.
  • Season the ravioli lightly with salt and pepper right after frying, before serving.
  • Make a larger batch and keep the first batches warm in a 200F oven while frying the rest.

Variations

Cheese Ravioli Version

Use five-cheese filled ravioli instead of beef. Serve with both marinara and Alfredo dipping sauces to complement the cheese filling.

Baked Toasted Ravioli

Brush double-coated ravioli with olive oil spray. Bake at 400F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway. Crispier exterior than pan-frying with less oil.

Serving Ideas

  • Arrange on a platter in a single layer so guests can pick from all sides
  • Extra Parmesan grated over the top immediately before serving
  • Pair with a light Italian red wine like Barbera or Chianti
  • Works as a fun party appetizer — make 3 to 4 dozen ahead and keep warm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Toasted Ravioli is priced at $10.29 per order and comes with homemade marinara dipping sauce. Prices vary slightly at locations in New York, Alaska, and California.
The Toasted Ravioli appetizer contains approximately 650 calories. The marinara dipping sauce adds 35 calories per serving. The dish has a moderate fat content from the frying process.
The ravioli are filled with seasoned ground beef mixed with Parmesan, Italian herbs, and breadcrumbs — similar to the filling used in Italian-American meatballs but shaped into a pasta dumpling. The filling is fully cooked before stuffing, so frying only crisps the pasta coating.
Use beef-filled refrigerated ravioli or make your own. Dip each ravioli in beaten egg, then coat in Italian breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan. Fry in 375F oil for 2 minutes per side until golden, or pan-fry with a thin layer of oil. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.
Olive Garden's version is closely based on the St. Louis Toasted Ravioli tradition, which originated in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis. The original uses meat-filled pasta fried and served with marinara. The restaurant's version follows the same format, though the specific seasoning and filling recipe is proprietary.