Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole Recipe
The Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole Recipe is rich, cheesy and very comforting. It feels fancy but stays easy.
Ingredients
- Frozen cheese ravioli 700 grams
- Ground beef 400 grams
- Marinara sauce 2 cups
- Cream cheese 225 grams, softened
- Sour cream 1 cup
- Ricotta cheese 1 cup
- Mozzarella cheese 2 cups, shredded
- Parmesan cheese ½ cup, grated
- Onion 1 small, chopped
- Garlic 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil 1 tablespoon
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper ½ teaspoon
- Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). A hot oven helps the casserole bake evenly.
Cook the beef
- Heat oil in a skillet. Add beef and cook until browned. Break it apart while cooking.
Add onion and garlic
- Add onion and garlic to beef. Cook until soft and fragrant, about two minutes.
Season the meat
- Add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir well so flavor spreads evenly.
Add marinara sauce
- Pour marinara sauce into the skillet. Simmer gently for five minutes, then turn off heat.
Mix the cheese layer
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream and ricotta. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Start layering
- Spread a thin sauce layer in the baking dish. This prevents sticking and adds flavor.
Add ravioli
- Place half the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
Add cheese mixture
- Spread half the cheese mixture over ravioli. Smooth it gently using a spoon.
Add meat sauce
- Spoon half the meat sauce evenly over the cheese layer.
Repeat layers
- Add remaining ravioli, cheese mixture and meat sauce in the same order.
Add top cheese
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top for a golden finish.
Bake the casserole
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and heated through.
Remove foil
- Remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes. The cheese should melt and brown lightly.
Rest before serving
- Let casserole rest ten minutes. This helps layers set and slice neatly.
Notes
- Use frozen ravioli straight from the freezer.
- Soften cream cheese for smoother mixing.
- Do not skip resting time after baking.
- Add spinach for extra color and nutrition.
- Use a glass dish for even baking.