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Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is a rich, cheesy, and comforting dish that tastes like a million bucks! Made with layers of cheese-filled ravioli, a creamy ricotta blend, savory meat sauce, and gooey mozzarella, this baked casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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For the Meat Sauce:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Creamy Cheese Layer:

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

For Assembly:

  • 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Meat Sauce:

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, then remove from heat.

2. Make the Creamy Cheese Layer:

  1. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sour cream, and cream cheese until smooth.

3. Assemble the Casserole:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread 1/3 of the meat sauce on the bottom of the dish.
  3. Add half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer.
  4. Spread half of the creamy cheese mixture over the ravioli.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the cheese layer.
  6. Repeat the layers: meat sauce, remaining ravioli, remaining cheese mixture, and another cup of mozzarella cheese.
  7. Top with the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

4. Bake & Serve:

  1. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove foil and bake for 10-15 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
  3. Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Substitute ground beef with Italian sausage for extra flavor.
  • Can be made ahead: Assemble and refrigerate overnight, then bake when ready.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for later.

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