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Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole

Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that layers ravioli, cheese, and a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for families and gatherings, this casserole is both hearty and satisfying, bringing an Italian flair to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 People
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking dish (9x13 inches)
  • 1 Medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Large saucepan
  • 1 Aluminum foil
  • 1 Oven mitts

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages cheese ravioli 25-ounce packages, frozen or fresh.
  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste fresh basil leaves For garnish, optional.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the marinara sauce until heated through.
  • Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish (about 1 cup).
  • Layer half of the ravioli over the sauce, placing them evenly across the dish.
  • Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the ravioli.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Repeat with another layer of marinara sauce, the remaining ravioli, the remaining ricotta mixture, and finish with the remaining marinara sauce.
  • Top the casserole with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
  • Let the casserole cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, you can incorporate cooked ground beef or Italian sausage to the layers if you prefer a meatier casserole.
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Just add an extra 10-15 minutes to the cooking time if baking from cold.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.