Here’s a Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole recipe 🧀🍝—rich, cheesy, and comfort-food perfect.
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
Casserole:
- 1 package (25–28 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Cheese Layer:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Cook Ravioli
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ravioli according to package directions, but drain slightly undercooked (they’ll bake more in the casserole).
2. Cook Meat Sauce
- In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer 5 minutes.
3. Prepare Cheese Mixture
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth.
4. Assemble Casserole
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer half the ravioli over the sauce.
- Spread half the cheese mixture on top, then half the meat sauce.
- Repeat with remaining ravioli, cheese, and meat sauce.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
5. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
6. Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley.
Tips & Variations
- Vegetarian: Replace meat with sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of cream to the sauce for richness.
- Make ahead: Assemble the casserole and refrigerate; bake when ready.
If you want, I can also give a super quick 30-minute version using no-boil ravioli and jarred sauce.
Do you want me to?
