Description
Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole brings pure comfort straight to your dinner table, blending cheesy goodness with hearty pasta layers that make family meals feel special and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen or fresh cheese ravioli
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Brown 1 pound of ground beef with 1 small chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes, draining excess fat after cooking.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour 24 ounces of marinara sauce into the meat mixture, stirring to combine, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup ricotta, ½ cup sour cream, 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 large egg, ¼ cup parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce across the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Arrange half of the 25-ounce package of ravioli in a single, even layer over the sauce.
- Spread half the ricotta mixture across the ravioli, then top with half the remaining meat sauce and 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining ravioli, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and top with 1 cup mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 8-10 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.
Notes
- Use frozen ravioli to save time and simplify preparation without compromising flavor.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter or vegetarian version of the casserole.
- Make the dish ahead and refrigerate before baking, which allows the flavors to meld and makes weeknight dinners easier.
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes to the meat sauce and consider using a blend of cheeses like provolone and mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15-18 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 527 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg