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Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole Recipe

Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole

Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole: A Family Feast

If you want a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that’s simple to prepare and packed with flavor, this Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole delivers. It layers frozen cheese ravioli with a rich meat sauce and a creamy, garlicky cheese filling, then finishes with plenty of melted mozzarella. The recipe is ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or when you want easy leftovers that reheat beautifully.

Ingredients You Will Need

  • For the Meat Sauce:
    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1/2 lb Italian sausage (or substitute extra ground beef)
    • 1 yellow onion, diced
    • 5–6 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 jars (24 oz each) spaghetti sauce
    • 1 tsp garlic-and-herb seasoning
    • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
    • 1 tsp sugar
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • For the Cheese Mixture:
    • 1 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta)
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
    • 5.3 oz Boursin garlic & herb (or softened cream cheese)
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (plus 3 cups for topping)
  • For Assembly:
    • 25 oz bag frozen cheese ravioli
    • 3 cups shredded mozzarella for topping
    • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This casserole is an approachable, unfussy dish that makes a lot and tastes like comfort food. Because the ravioli are used frozen, prep is faster than many layered pasta bakes. The combination of ground beef and Italian sausage gives the sauce depth, while the Boursin (or cream cheese) and cottage cheese create a smooth, savory interior. It’s flexible too: stir in spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini to boost vegetables and fiber without changing the core flavors. Leftovers are excellent warmed up for lunch or a second dinner.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage with the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is softened. Drain any excess grease.

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  3. Stir the spaghetti sauce into the cooked meat. Add the garlic-and-herb seasoning, Italian seasoning, sugar, black pepper, and salt. Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer gently while you prepare the cheese mixture.

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  4. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese (or ricotta), sour cream, grated Parmesan, softened Boursin (or cream cheese), and 1 cup shredded mozzarella. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.

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  5. Spread one-third of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange half of the frozen cheese ravioli in an even layer over the sauce. Spoon half of the cheese mixture over the ravioli. Repeat: another third of the meat sauce, the remaining ravioli, and the remaining cheese mixture. Finish by spreading the last of the meat sauce over the top.

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  6. Top the assembled casserole with 3 cups shredded mozzarella. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 400°F for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.

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  7. Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes, then sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve. It pairs nicely with a crisp green salad and garlic bread.

Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole

Prep, Cook Time & Servings

  • Prep time: about 20 minutes
  • Cook time: about 45 minutes (including covered baking)
  • Servings: about 8

Notes and Make-Ahead Tips

To add extra vegetables, fold in chopped spinach, sliced mushrooms, or diced zucchini into the meat sauce as it simmers. These additions increase nutrition and help stretch the casserole for larger crowds.

Make ahead: Assemble the casserole up to the point of baking, cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil, and refrigerate for 1–2 days. When ready to bake, remove the cover and follow baking instructions, adding a few extra minutes if the dish is cold from the fridge.

Freezing: Assemble the casserole, wrap it well in plastic wrap and foil, and freeze for up to 2–3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking for best results. If you bake from frozen, increase oven time and bake at 375°F for about 1 hour 30 minutes; check that the interior is hot and the cheese is bubbly.

Storing leftovers: Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat portions in the microwave or in the oven until warmed through.

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