Description
This Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is a creamy, cheesy dish that layers ground beef, marinara sauce, and cheese-filled ravioli for a satisfying family meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat if needed, then add marinara sauce. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Creamy Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta (or cottage cheese), sour cream, 1 cup mozzarella, and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth.
- Layer the Casserole: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. Spread the creamy cheese mixture over the ravioli. Top with half of the remaining meat sauce. Add the rest of the frozen ravioli in a layer, then top with the remaining meat sauce.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Let the casserole sit for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs in the cheese mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg