Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole
Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is a delightful culinary adventure that combines layers of cheesy ravioli, savory ground beef, and rich marinara sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights, promising to create lasting memories around the dinner table. Easy to prepare and customizable, everyone will want seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz cheese-filled ravioli
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and ground beef. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning into the cooked meat mixture; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with half of the mozzarella until smooth.
- Layer half of the meat sauce in the baking dish, followed by half of the ravioli and half of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg