Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole
This Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Layers of cheese ravioli, a creamy ricotta blend, and a hearty meat sauce create a deliciously indulgent dish that’s perfect for an easy dinner recipe. Whether you're looking for homemade recipes, high-protein recipes dinner, or quick dinner ideas, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that feels like fine dining at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 can 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 package 25 oz frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, sour cream, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
- Spread the ricotta mixture over the ravioli.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer.
- Add another layer of meat sauce.
- Arrange the remaining ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
- Top with the remaining meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for Italian sausage for extra flavor.
- Use fresh ravioli instead of frozen to cut down on baking time.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.