Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole
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By Alyssa Rivers
on Sep 08, 2024 |
Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is a flavorful casserole version of the classic! It’s easy to make with mouthwatering layers of cheesy ravioli, meat sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese on top. This is a comforting, family-friendly dinner that you’ll be craving on repeat!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Family-Friendly: Your whole family will love this delicious twist on traditional ravioli! It has all the meaty, saucy, cheesy goodness served in a hearty, comforting casserole.
- Restaurant Quality: Ravioli casserole is just as delicious as something you would order at your local Italian restaurant! But you can make it at home with very little effort!
- Quick and Simple: This recipe comes together so quickly. You only 20 minutes of prep time!
Ingredients Needed For Baked Ravioli Casserole
This million-dollar ravioli casserole is so easy to put together! You’re going to love the fact that it uses frozen cheese ravioli that bakes up perfectly in the oven. For exact measurements, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom.
- Olive Oil: For browning the meat.
- Lean Ground Beef: I like to use lean ground beef for this recipe. It’s less greasy but still has tons of great flavor.
- Minced Garlic: Adds a little extra zip and aromatic delight.
- Dried Italian Seasoning: Try my homemade Italian seasoning for delicious Italian flavor!
- Marinara Sauce: You can use homemade marinara sauce or jarred.
- Frozen Cheese Ravioli: This makes this meal easy and super tasty!
- Cream Cheese: Provides a rich, creamy texture.
- Sour Cream: Makes the sauce creamy and adds a subtle tangy flavor.
- Ricotta Cheese: Adds a creamy cheese texture to the dish.
- Cheese: Both mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are melted on top!
Let’s Make Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole!
Whether you’re serving guests or it’s just a busy weeknight, this meal is always a winner! And if your kids are anything like mine, they’ll be begging for it all the time. Follow my directions below to have dinner on the table in an hour.
Meat Sauce
- Brown the Meat: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is no longer pink. Be sure to drain any excess oil.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in Italian seasoning and salt to taste.
- Add Marinara: Turn off the heat and stir in 2 cups of marinara sauce.
Ravioli/Cheese Mixture
- Mix Cheeses: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, and ricotta cheese in a large mixing bowl then mix to combine.
- Add Ravioli: Add the frozen ravioli, then toss to coat in the cheese mixture.
Assemble Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole
- Layer the Ravioli: First, add the ravioli and cheese mixture to the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Add the Meat Sauce: Next, pour the meat sauce on top of the ravioli mixture.
- Top with Cheese: Then, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese evenly on top of the meat mixture.
- Bake: Lastly, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly!
Million Dollar Casserole Tips and Variations
Follow these simple tips and tricks to make this casserole your own! You can switch things up and try different variations until you find exactly what you like!
- Ravioli: I suggest using frozen cheese ravioli, but refrigerated works great as well!
- Ricotta Cheese: You can substitute the ricotta cheese for cottage cheese to add a little extra protein!
- Meat Substitutions: If you want to add a little spice or pep, use hot Italian sausage instead of beef. You can also use ground turkey or no meat at all!
- Make it Meatless: Leave out the meat if you prefer! Make the casserole as directed and it will still turns out tasting incredible!
Storing Leftover Ravioli Casserole
This million-dollar ravioli casserole recipe makes great leftovers! Enjoy it for lunch the next day.
- In the Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container or cover the dish you baked it in with plastic wrap for up to 5 days.
- To Reheat: When you’re ready to enjoy the leftovers, reheat them in the oven at 350°F for 10-20 minutes. Alternatively, for a quicker option, microwave individual portions for 1.5-2 minutes.
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Meat Sauce
Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess oil.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in Italian seasoning and salt to taste.
Turn off the heat and stir in 2 cups of marinara sauce.
Ravioli/ Cheese Mixture
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, sour cream, and ricotta cheese. Mix to combine.
Add the frozen ravioli and toss to coat in the cheese mixture.
Assembly
Add the ravioli and cheese mixture to the bottom of the prepared pan.
Pour the meat sauce on top of the ravioli, then sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly!
Serving: 1cupCalories: 745kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 41gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 1043mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 789IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 226mgIron: 14mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.