Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole
A rich, cheesy, and comforting baked pasta dish layered with marinara sauce, frozen ravioli, ricotta, sour cream, and gooey mozzarella cheese.
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowls
- Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 25 oz frozen cheese ravioli uncooked
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage, optional
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat, then stir in marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer half of the frozen ravioli, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, half of the remaining marinara sauce, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a final layer of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, skip the meat and add sautéed spinach or mushrooms. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.