Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2️⃣ In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.
3️⃣ Add the marinara sauce and crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes.
4️⃣ In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, sour cream, and softened cream cheese until smooth.
5️⃣ Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6️⃣ Place half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the meat sauce.
7️⃣ Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the ravioli.
8️⃣ Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta mixture.
9️⃣Add another layer of meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese.
🔟 Place the remaining ravioli in a single layer over the meat sauce.
1️⃣1️⃣ Top with the remaining meat sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.
1️⃣2️⃣ Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the top.
1️⃣3️⃣Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
1️⃣4️⃣ Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
1️⃣5️⃣ Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!