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Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole Easy Recipes For Dinner

Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole brings that kind of dinner-table happiness you can’t fake. It’s the kind of meal that gets quiet halfway through because everyone’s busy going back for seconds. There’s something about layers of meaty sauce, creamy cheese, and pasta pillows that just feels like home, especially when it comes together without much fuss. I like to think of this one as a ‘no-excuses’ meal. Tired? No problem. Low on energy but still craving something warm and indulgent? You’re covered. We’ve made it with frozen ravioli, store-bought sauce, and pantry staples—and you’d never guess. The flavor makes it feel like you spent the whole afternoon cooking, when really, it’s just smart layering and a hot oven. It works for busy weeknights, hungry teens, Sunday potlucks, or when you're just plain overthinking dinner. And trust me, once you try it, this cheesy, creamy, bubbling bake will become one of those recipes you go back to over and over.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 8 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 (25 oz) bag frozen ravioli (beef or cheese)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Pour in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes with the beef.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
  5. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread a layer of the beef sauce on the bottom.
  6. Add a layer of frozen ravioli, then spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture on top.
  7. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used up.
  8. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  10. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.