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Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole

This Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of cheesy ravioli, creamy ricotta, and tangy marinara sauce. It's surprisingly simple to make and guaranteed to bring joy to your table, offering a weeknight meal that tastes like a weekend indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • Optional: Fresh basil, chopped
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Medium bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Oven
  • aluminum foil
  • spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese, the egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
  3. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
  5. Spoon half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the ravioli.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the ricotta.
  7. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the mozzarella cheese.
  8. Top with the remaining ravioli, ricotta mixture, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  9. Finally, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and the last cup of mozzarella cheese over the entire casserole.
  10. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  11. Bake for 30 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
  13. Let the casserole stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  14. Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Notes

Feel free to use your favorite type of ravioli (cheese, meat, or spinach-filled). This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking (add 10-15 minutes to the baking time). You can add sautéed vegetables like onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms to the marinara sauce, or wilted spinach to the ricotta mixture. To prevent a watery casserole, drain any excess liquid from the ricotta cheese. For a Creamy Pesto Ravioli Casserole, swap marinara for pesto and add cream cheese to the ricotta mixture. For a Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole with Meat Sauce, brown ground beef or Italian sausage and mix it with the marinara sauce.