Ravioli Casserole with Layers of Cheese and Meat Sauce

This Baked Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is a rich, cheesy, and comforting dish that layers frozen cheese ravioli with a creamy ricotta-sour cream blend, hearty meat sauce, and gooey mozzarella. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, gatherings, or anytime you want a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Cooking time: 45 minutes
• Total time: 1 hour
• Servings: 6

• 1 (25 oz) bag frozen cheese ravioli
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

1. Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook the Meat Sauce

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned.
• Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
• Drain excess grease from the skillet.
• Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

3. Prepare the Cheese Mixture

• In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese and sour cream until smooth and well combined.

4. Assemble the Casserole

• In the prepared baking dish, spread a layer using half of the frozen ravioli.
• Spoon half of the ricotta-sour cream mixture evenly over the ravioli.
• Pour and spread half of the meat sauce over the cheese mixture.
• Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella over the sauce.
• Repeat the layers with the remaining ravioli, cheese mixture, meat sauce, and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

5. Bake the Casserole

• Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 30 minutes covered.
• Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden on top.
• Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

• Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage instead of ground beef.
• Make ahead: Assemble the dish ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. Add 10 extra minutes to the covered baking time if chilled.
• Vegetarian version: Use sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach instead of meat.
• Extra cheesy: Add a layer of provolone or fontina between the layers.
• Use fresh ravioli: If using fresh (not frozen), reduce baking time by 10 minutes.

• Estimated: 560 kcal per serving (based on 6 servings)

• Garlic bread or cheesy breadsticks
• Green salad with balsamic vinaigrette
• Roasted or steamed vegetables (broccoli, green beans)

• Layers of creamy, cheesy, meaty goodness
• Uses convenient frozen ravioli to save time
• Great for feeding a hungry family
• Easy to customize to suit your taste
• A freezer-friendly, bake-ahead comfort classic