Description
A rich and comforting casserole featuring layers of cheese ravioli, seasoned ground beef, creamy ricotta mixture, and melted mozzarella, all baked to perfection in a savory marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease 9×13 inch baking dish
- Cook ravioli according to package directions, drain
- Brown ground beef with garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Mix ricotta, sour cream, and Italian seasoning in bowl
- Layer marinara sauce, ravioli, ricotta mixture, beef, and cheeses in dish
- Repeat layers, ending with cheeses on top
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes
- Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly and golden
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving
Notes
- Drain ground beef well to prevent greasy casserole
- Use room temperature dairy ingredients for smoother mixing
- Let casserole rest before serving for cleaner slices
- Store leftovers in airtight container for 3-4 days
- Freeze for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg