Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole! Packed with layers of creamy cheese, hearty meat sauce, and tender ravioli, this baked dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.
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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is soft.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Casserole: Layer beef sauce, frozen ravioli, and cheese mixture in the prepared baking dish. Repeat, ending with cheese mixture on top.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley, serve hot, and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Use fresh ravioli for an elevated taste; adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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