ole with Layers of Cheese and Meat Sauce Recipe
Indulge in layers of cheesy goodness and savory meat sauce with this Baked Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or gathering with friends, this dish is sure to impress with its rich flavors and simple preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Frozen Cheese Ravioli:
1 (25 oz) bag
Ground Beef Mixture:
1 lb ground beef, 1 small onion (finely chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Layer:
1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef: Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet. Add garlic, drain excess grease.
- Prepare Meat Sauce: Mix in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Cheese Layer: Combine ricotta cheese and sour cream in a bowl until smooth.
- Layer Ingredients: In the baking dish, layer ravioli, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers and top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, bake an additional 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
