Description
This “Million Dollar” Ravioli Bake is a decadent, comfort‑food casserole built on frozen ravioli, rich cheeses and a hearty meat sauce—easy enough for weeknight yet indulgent enough to feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (25 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (or ground beef, your choice)
- 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (≈180 °C). Spray a 9×13‑inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium‑high heat, cook the sausage (or beef) until browned, breaking into crumbles. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the marinara sauce and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, softened cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Toss the frozen ravioli in this cheese mixture until coated.
- Spread half of the ravioli‑cheese mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the meat‑marinara sauce over top. Then layer the remaining ravioli mixture on top (or you may alternate layers depending on your preference).
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered (or sometimes covered then uncovered) until the cheese is melted, bubbly and the top is slightly golden—about 45–50 minutes (or 35–45 minutes according to alternate version).
- Remove from oven and let rest for about 10 minutes before serving so it sets nicely.
- Prep Time: 10‑15 mins
- Cook Time: 35‑50 mins
- Category: Main Course / Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Sugar: ≈9 g
- Fat: ≈45 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈22 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈34 g
- Fiber: ≈3 g
- Protein: ≈34 g
- Cholesterol: ≈125 mg