Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole, a layered masterpiece that combines cheesy ravioli with savory meat sauce and a creamy topping. This dish is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a harmonious blend of flavors that both kids and adults will love. With its straightforward preparation and make-ahead options, this casserole allows you to savor quality family time while enjoying delicious Italian comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (25-ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (28-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat. Stir in the marinara sauce and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, half of the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt until smooth. Gently fold in the frozen ravioli.
- Layer the ravioli mixture in the prepared baking dish, followed by the meat sauce. Top with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg