Description
This easy Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole blends creamy cheese, savory meat sauce, and tender ravioli into a comforting baked dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it’s freezer-friendly and crowd-pleasing. Enjoy the rich flavors and simple assembly that make dinner effortless and delicious.
Ingredients
1 (25 oz) bag frozen cheese ravioli (no need to thaw)
1 lb ground beef
1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
3. Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
4. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
5. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
6. Layer half of the frozen ravioli over the sauce.
7. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the ravioli.
8. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
9. Repeat layers: remaining ravioli, remaining cream cheese mix, remaining meat sauce.
10. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
11. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
12. Uncover and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until cheese is golden and bubbly.
13. Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
Use gluten-free ravioli for gluten-free diets.
Add red pepper flakes to the meat sauce for a spicy kick.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Quick & Easy
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving