Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole Recipe
Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is a comforting Italian-American baked dish featuring layers of tender ravioli, rich meat sauce, and melted cheese, creating a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 package (25 oz) refrigerated or frozen ravioli (cheese or meat filled)
- 3 cups meat sauce (homemade or store-bought marinara with ground beef)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Layer Ravioli: Spread half of the ravioli evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Add Meat Sauce: Spoon half of the meat sauce over the layer of ravioli, spreading it evenly.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses over the sauce layer.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining ravioli, meat sauce, and cheeses to build a hearty casserole.
- Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the ravioli are cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired, then serve hot.
Notes
- Use frozen ravioli directly without thawing for convenience.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute meat sauce with marinara or vegetable sauce.
- Add extra veggies like spinach or mushrooms for more nutrition.
- Leftovers keep well and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.
- If using store-bought meat sauce, choose a low sodium option for a healthier dish.
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