Description
Indulge in this decadent Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole that layers cheese-filled ravioli with a rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta mixture, and gooey cheese topping for a truly luxurious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen or fresh cheese ravioli
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Ricotta Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Ricotta Mixture: In a bowl, mix ricotta, sour cream, cream cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Cook the Meat Sauce: Brown ground beef with onion and garlic, then stir in marinara sauce and simmer.
- Assemble the Casserole: Layer ravioli, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and cheeses in a baking dish.
- Bake: Cover and bake until bubbly, then uncover and bake until cheese is golden.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different types of ravioli or added vegetables for variation.
- For a vegetarian option, swap the ground beef with plant-based crumbles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg