Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole
Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole: A Family Feast
If you’re searching for a delicious, hearty meal that can easily feed a crowd, look no further than this Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole. Perfect for family gatherings, dinner parties, or just those days when you want to ensure plenty of leftovers, this dish combines the comforting flavors of pasta, cheese, and savory meats for an unforgettable dining experience. The Ultimate Comfort Food, This casserole is a symphony of flavors, featuring a rich blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, accompanied by a medley of spices that will awaken your taste buds. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the fact that it requires minimal prep time. You won’t even need to precook the ravioli, making it a quick and convenient option for busy weeknights or special occasions.
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Ingredients You Will Need:
- Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (or substitute with extra ground beef if you prefer no pork)
- 1 diced onion
- 5-6 minced garlic cloves
- 2 (24 oz) cans of spaghetti sauce
- 1 tsp garlic and herb blend
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (You can add more or less according to your taste)
- Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (or substitute with ricotta)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5.3 oz Boursin garlic and herb cheese (or softened cream cheese)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese + 3 more cups for topping the casserole
- 25 oz bag of Frozen Cheese Ravioli
- Fresh Chopped Parsley for garnish (optional)
Why You Will Love This Recipe:
This Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is ideal for feeding a large family or entertaining guests. Its generous portions ensure that everyone gets enough to eat, and the leftovers make for a delightful lunch or dinner the next few days. Simply store any uneaten casserole in the fridge, and reheat when you’re ready for another comforting meal. One of the other great things about this casserole is its versatility. If you’re looking to sneak in some extra nutrition, feel free to add spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini to the meat sauce for added veggies and fiber. These additions not only enhance the flavor but also provide a more balanced meal.
Instructions:
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage along with the diced onion and minced garlic. Once cooked, drain any excess grease. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and seasonings, letting the mixture simmer on low heat while you prepare the cheese mixture.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, grated Parmesan, Boursin cheese, and shredded mozzarella. Mix until well combined.
In a 9×13 baking dish, spread 1/3 of the meat mixture on the bottom. Layer half of the frozen cheese ravioli over the sauce, followed by half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining meat sauce.
Top with 3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese. Wrap the dish tightly in foil and bake at 400°F for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Once out of the oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for a touch of color.
I love to serve this with a nice dinner salad and some garlic bread for a complete meal!
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Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole
Ingredients
For The Meat Sauce
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1/2 lb Ground Italian Sausage
- 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
- 5-6 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 (24 oz) Jars of Spaghetti Sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic and Herb Seasoning Blend
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp White Sugar
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
For the Cheese Mixture
- 1 Cup Cottage Cheese or Ricotta
- 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 5.3 oz Boursin Garlic and Herb Cheese Spread, softened or cream cheese, softened
- 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
For Assembly
- 25 oz Bag of Frozen Cheese Raviolis
- 3 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1-2 tsp Fresh Chopped Parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage along with the diced onion and minced garlic. Once cooked, drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the spaghetti sauce and seasonings, letting the mixture simmer on low heat while you prepare the cheese mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, grated Parmesan, Boursin cheese, and shredded mozzarella. Mix until well combined
- Preheat the oven to 400°F
- In a 9×13 baking dish, spread 1/3 of the meat mixture on the bottom. Layer half of the frozen cheese ravioli over the sauce, followed by half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining meat sauce.
- Top with 3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese. Wrap the dish tightly in foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for a touch of color.
My fam loved this one and asked to add it to our rotation. I liked the idea of adding additional veggies so I chopped up peppers, onions, garlic, zucchini, and mushrooms. Fabulous!
Sounds amazing! So glad you enjoyed it!
Warning: never take a glass casserole dish straight from the cold (freezer, nor refrigerator) to a hot oven .. the glass will shatter. If you are going to freeze or refrigerate before cooking, then assemble in a metal or aluminum pan.