Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole. Layers of cheese ravioli, savory meat sauce, and creamy cheese mixture, baked to golden perfection, make this a crowd-pleasing favorite for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Frozen Cheese Ravioli:
1 (25-ounce) bag
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Italian Sausage:
1/2 pound, casings removed
Onion:
1 small, diced
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Marinara or Pasta Sauce:
1 (24-ounce) jar
Cream Cheese:
1 (8-ounce) package, softened
Sour Cream:
1 cup
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese:
1 1/2 cups
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup
Italian Seasoning:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Fresh Parsley:
for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the meats: In a skillet, brown beef, sausage, and onion. Add garlic, then sauce and seasonings; simmer.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: Combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Layer the casserole: Spread meat sauce, ravioli, cream cheese mixture, and repeat. Top with cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for additional time until golden.
- Rest and garnish: Let the casserole rest, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- For a meatless version, omit the meat and use spinach or sautéed mushrooms.
- Consider using spicy sausage for an extra kick of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
