Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole
It has been named Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole, and is a delicious twist on the classic recipe! Buttery ravioli, meat sauce and melty cheese over top is so simple to do. This warm, port family supper will leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
Meat Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 24 ounces marinara sauce jarred or homemade
Ravioli/ Cheese Mixture
- 24 ounces frozen cheese ravioli
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
Meat Sauce
- In a skillet, over high heat put in some olive oil. Once the meat is no longer pink add the ground beef. Keep cooking getting rid of any oil.
- Once fragrant, sauté the garlic for 30 seconds after adding it. Add salt to taste and Italian spice and stir.
- Remove from the heat and stir in two cups marinara sauce.
Ravioli/ Cheese Mixture
- Set the oven's temperature to 350. Apply nonstick cooking spray to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Transfer the cream cheese, ricotta, and sour cream into a large mixing basin. Toss to combine.
- Toss in the frozen ravioli to coat it with the cheese mixture.
Assembly
- The bottom of the prepared pan should be filled with the ravioli and cheese mixture.
- After covering the ravioli with the meat sauce, equally distribute the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Bake for thirty minutes with an aluminum foil cover.
- After ten more minutes of baking, uncover and continue baking until the cheese is bubbling and melted!