Description
Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli is a comforting casserole with layers of cheese ravioli, seasoned ground beef, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan, baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 3 cups marinara sauce, divided
- 20 oz uncooked cheese ravioli
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F and position the rack in the top third.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the chopped onion for 4–5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and garlic; cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in 2 cups of marinara sauce and heat through.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread 1 cup of marinara sauce over the bottom.
- Layer in half the ravioli, half the meat sauce, and sprinkle with half the mozzarella and parmesan. Repeat the layers, ending with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and broil for a few minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Can substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Add sautéed vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Frozen ravioli can be used—add 10–15 minutes to the baking time.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate for up to a day before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dish
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
