MILLION DOLLAR RAVIOLI CASSEROLE
This Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is a rich, cheesy, and comforting dinner made with layers of ravioli, cream cheese, marinara, and mozzarella. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare and perfect for weeknights or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 25 oz bag frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook the Meat:
- In a skillet, cook ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Mix the Cheese Layer:
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup mozzarella until smooth.
Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the baking dish. Layer half of the frozen ravioli, then half the cream cheese mixture, half the remaining meat sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat the layers. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serve:
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Make Ahead:
Assemble the casserole up to a day in advance. Refrigerate and bake when ready. Freezing:
This dish freezes well. Cover tightly and freeze before baking. Thaw overnight and bake as directed. Variations:
Use spinach ravioli for a veggie twist or swap the beef for ground turkey.
Assemble the casserole up to a day in advance. Refrigerate and bake when ready. Freezing:
This dish freezes well. Cover tightly and freeze before baking. Thaw overnight and bake as directed. Variations:
Use spinach ravioli for a veggie twist or swap the beef for ground turkey.