Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole, a hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 1 (25-ounce) bag frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sauté onions and beef: In a skillet, sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent. Add ground beef, cook until browned. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare meat sauce: Stir in marinara sauce. Remove from heat.
- Mix cheese: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Layer ingredients: In a greased baking dish, layer meat sauce, ravioli, cheese mixture, and shredded mozzarella. Repeat layers. Top with Parmesan.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, bake for 15 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Ground turkey or Italian sausage can be used instead of beef.
- Ricotta can be substituted for cottage cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
