
▶️Ingredients:
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 small onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
– 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
– 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
🔹️Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9×13 inch baking dish.
🔹️In a large skillet, brown the ground beef along with the diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is fully cooked and the onion is tender. Drain any excess fat.
🔹️Incorporate the marinara sauce and crushed tomatoes into the skillet, stirring well to combine, and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
🔹️ In a separate medium bowl, blend the ricotta cheese, sour cream, and softened cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
🔹️Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
🔹️Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the meat sauce.
🔹️Evenly distribute the ricotta mixture over the ravioli.
🔹️Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta layer.
🔹️Add another layer of meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese.
🔹️Place the remaining ravioli in a single layer over the meat sauce.
🔹️Top with the rest of the meat sauce, followed by the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
🔹️Season the top with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy🥰
Prep Time: 20 min | Cooking Time: 45 min | Total Time: 1 hr 5 min Calories: 550 Kcal | Servings: 8 servings.