Description
Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, guaranteed to make dinner feel like a warm hug with cheesy, meaty layers that come together faster than you can say delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Components:
- 1 package frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
Cheese Enhancers:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a toasty 375F, preparing your delicious comfort meal.
- Pour 1 cup of marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating a saucy foundation.
- Arrange 1 package of frozen cheese ravioli in a single layer over the sauce, covering the entire surface.
- Dollop 1 cup of ricotta cheese evenly across the ravioli, spreading it gently with a spatula.
- Shower 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a second identical layer starting with 1 cup marinara sauce, then another layer of ravioli.
- Top the second layer with the remaining 1 cup ricotta cheese, spreading smoothly.
- Generously sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese across the surface.
- Dust ½ cup Parmesan cheese over the entire casserole for a salty, tangy finish.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and slide into the 375F oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 15 more minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden crust.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and melting quality.
- Swap frozen ravioli for fresh if available, which can make the casserole more tender.
- For a lighter version, choose part-skim mozzarella and reduced-fat ricotta cheese.
- Consider adding spinach or cooked ground beef between layers for extra nutrition and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg