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Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole

A delightful blend of soft, cheesy ravioli baked in rich marinara sauce with savory ground beef, topped with gooey mozzarella and parmesan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 package frozen cheese ravioli
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft.
  2. Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a robust sauce.
  3. In the greased baking dish, spread a thin layer of the marinara sauce mixture on the bottom.
  4. Place a layer of frozen ravioli on top of the sauce, spreading them out evenly.
  5. Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese over the ravioli and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  6. Continue layering the marinara sauce mixture, ravioli, ricotta, and mozzarella until you've used all of your ingredients, finishing with a final layer of marinara sauce. Top with grated parmesan.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden.

Notes

Add sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition, or mix cream cheese into the ricotta for a creamier texture. Leftover cooked chicken or sausage can substitute for ground beef.