Description
This indulgent casserole layers tender cheese ravioli with a rich meat sauce and a creamy blend of cheeses, creating a comforting meal that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the marinara sauce and crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, sour cream, and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Place half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the meat sauce.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the ravioli.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta mixture.
- Add another layer of meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese.
- Place the remaining ravioli in a single layer over the meat sauce.
- Top with the remaining meat sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Incorporate sautéed vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for added nutrition.
- Use fresh ravioli instead of frozen for a different texture.
- Prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate; bake when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1,200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg