Rich Cheesy Ravioli Casserole (Print Version)
This cozy bake layers ravioli, ground beef, and four gooey cheeses in flavorful marinara sauce.
# Ingredients:
→ Meats and Pasta
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1 lb ground beef
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One pack (25 oz) of frozen cheese ravioli
→ Cheese and Tomato Sauce
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24 oz marinara sauce (1 jar)
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1 cup ricotta
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1 cup of cottage cheese
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2 cups mozzarella (shredded)
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Half a cup of Parmesan (grated)
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1/2 cup of sour cream
→ Spices and Extras
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1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
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A tablespoon of olive oil
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Pinch of salt and pepper, adjusted to taste
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Two garlic cloves, chopped finely
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1 tsp dried basil
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Parsley, chopped for topping
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and get it warming. Heat oil in a skillet, then sauté the garlic till it smells good.
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Cook the ground beef until browned. After draining the fat, stir in marinara and season it with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
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Grab a bowl and mix together ricotta, cottage cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of mozzarella.
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In a buttered 9x13-inch pan, layer the following: first some meat sauce, then half your ravioli, next the cheese mix, then the other half of the ravioli, more sauce, and finally the rest of the Parmesan and mozzarella.
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Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After that, take the foil off and bake another 10–15 minutes till the top is golden. Sprinkle parsley before serving.
# Helpful Notes:
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You can prep this in advance and chill it. For a veggie twist, swap the beef with mushrooms or cooked spinach.