Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole, featuring layers of cheese-filled ravioli, savory ground beef, and a creamy ricotta mixture, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen or fresh cheese ravioli
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Ricotta Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Prepare the ricotta mixture: In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange a layer of ravioli over the sauce, followed by the beef mixture, ricotta mixture, and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat the layers.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding your favorite veggies like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Feel free to use store-bought or homemade marinara sauce for this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg