Description
A creamy, savory casserole that’s perfect for family dinners. Layers of cheese ravioli, hearty marinara sauce, and a blend of cream cheese and mozzarella make this Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole a comforting favorite. Ideal for busy weeknights or make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 25 oz frozen cheese ravioli
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and half the garlic powder. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, remaining garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Spread half the marinara sauce in the baking dish. Layer with half the ravioli, then the cooked meat, and half the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers, ending with marinara sauce and topping with mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, swap ground beef with Italian sausage.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth, creamy texture.
- For a veggie boost, add a layer of spinach or sautéed mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg