Description
Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is the ultimate comfort food with layers of tender cheese ravioli, hearty beef sauce, and a creamy cheese blend baked to golden perfection. This easy, crowd-pleasing casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 25 ounce package frozen cheese ravioli – tender pasta filled with cheesy goodness
- 1 pound ground beef – adds savory, hearty flavor
- 28 ounce jar marinara sauce – rich tomato base for the casserole
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened – creamy, tangy layer
- 1 cup sour cream – adds smoothness and extra creaminess
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese – nutty, salty flavor
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder – enhances savory taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning – classic Italian herb blend
- 1/2 teaspoon salt – brings out the flavors
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided – melts into a golden, bubbly topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess grease and stir in marinara sauce. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, half the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt until well combined. Fold in the frozen cheese ravioli.
- Spread half of the creamy ravioli mixture into the baking dish. Top with half the meat sauce and a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ravioli mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.
Notes
- Thaw frozen ravioli before using for best texture.
- Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
- Casserole can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.
- For a vegetarian version, use meatless crumbles or sautéed mushrooms.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months and reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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