Description
Million Dollar Ravioli Bake brings pure comfort straight to your dinner table with cheesy, creamy goodness that feels like a warm hug. Pasta lovers will devour this easy casserole that combines store-bought ravioli with rich sauce and melted cheese for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 25 oz package frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 28 oz jar spaghetti sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook 1 lb of Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until completely browned.
- Pour the 28 oz jar of spaghetti sauce into the skillet with the sausage, then remove from heat.
- Combine 1 cup cottage cheese, 8 oz cream cheese, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Gently toss the 25 oz package of frozen cheese ravioli in the cheese mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Arrange the cheese-coated ravioli in a single layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the sausage and sauce mixture evenly over the ravioli, covering all the pasta.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to help it set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Frozen ravioli saves time and works perfectly, but fresh ravioli can elevate the dish’s texture and flavor if available.
- Drain excess liquid from the cottage cheese mixture to prevent a watery casserole and ensure a thick, creamy consistency.
- Let the casserole rest after baking to allow the layers to set and make serving easier without falling apart.
- Swap Italian sausage with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version that maintains the rich, comforting essence of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 679 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1090 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg