Description
Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is a decadent, cheesy pasta bake layered with pillowy ravioli, a creamy cheese blend, hearty marinara (with or without meat), and a bubbling top of mozzarella and Parmesan. It’s the perfect comfort dish for weeknights, potlucks, or make-ahead meals that deliver big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Main Layers:
- 1 bag (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil
- Extra Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, ricotta, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- (Optional) Brown the ground beef or sausage in a skillet. Drain and stir in half of the marinara sauce.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer frozen ravioli over the sauce.
- Spread half the cheese mixture over the ravioli.
- Add half the meat sauce (or plain marinara if vegetarian).
- Repeat layers: ravioli, remaining cheese mixture, remaining sauce.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes