Description
This million dollar ravioli casserole is a quick, easy, and comforting dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 (24 oz) bag frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the meat by cooking it in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce, simmering for 5 minutes.
- Mix the cream cheese, ricotta, sour cream, and Parmesan in a bowl until smooth. Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the casserole in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layering meat sauce, ravioli, cheese mixture, and 1 cup mozzarella, repeating the layers and finishing with mozzarella on top.
- Bake covered with foil at 375°F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
This dish is customizable; feel free to add veggies or switch proteins. Pairs well with a simple salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg