Easy Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole
Dive into layers of cheese-stuffed ravioli, hearty meat sauce, and melted cheese with this Easy Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole. It’s a comfort food classic that's both filling and satisfying, perfect for family dinners or a special weekend meal.
Equipment
- Large cooking pot
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Cheese-Stuffed Ravioli Fresh or frozen
- 1 pound Ground Beef or Italian Sausage
- 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 24 ounces Marinara Sauce
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 3 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
- 1 large Egg Beaten
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Ravioli: Boil the ravioli as per package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a skillet, cook the meat with onions and garlic. Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, simmering for 10 minutes.
- Mix the Cheeses: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, one cup of mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Casserole: In a 9x13 baking dish, layer half the ravioli, top with half the meat sauce, and spread half the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
- Bake the Casserole: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining mozzarella, and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble the casserole up to a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Freezing instructions: Freeze the unbaked casserole covered tightly for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 790mg
- Potassium: 410mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Vitamin A: 950 IU
- Calcium: 350mg
- Iron: 3.1mg