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Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole

This Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is a comfort food classic loaded with layers of cheesy ravioli, rich meat sauce, and a creamy filling. A no-fuss, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Rest Time:10 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked ravioli casserole, cheese ravioli casserole, million dollar ravioli casserole
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 25 oz / 700 g bag frozen cheese ravioli
  • 1 lb 450 g ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 24 oz / 680 g jar marinara sauce
  • 1 cup 240 ml sour cream
  • 1 cup 250 g ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 2 cups 200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain the grease.
  • In a bowl, mix ricotta or cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
  • Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Add half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer.
  • Spoon half of the cheese mixture over the ravioli.
  • Sprinkle with half the mozzarella and part of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Add half the meat and sauce mixture.
  • Repeat all layers: ravioli, cheese mixture, mozzarella, Parmesan, meat sauce.
  • Finish with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake another 15 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For added texture, sprinkle crushed croutons or panko on top during the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • If using refrigerated ravioli instead of frozen, reduce bake time by 10 minutes.
  • This casserole freezes well—wrap tightly and freeze before baking for up to 3 months.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • If you don’t like ricotta, cottage cheese is a great alternative.