Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole
Layers of cheese ravioli, savory sausage, marinara, and creamy ricotta bake into a million dollar ravioli casserole that’s rich, cheesy, and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 jar (28 ounces) marinara sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning , divided
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese , grated
- 1 package (18 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese
Chopped basil or parsley for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Make sauce: In a large, oven-safe skillet, brown 1 pound Italian sausage. Drain grease from skillet. Add 1 jar marinara sauce, salt and pepper and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Scoop out about 1/2 of the sauce and set aside.
- Make cheese layer: In a medium sized mixing bowl, add 1 cup ricotta, 2 Tablespoons chopped, fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Stir well.
- Layer: Add the frozen ravioli to the top of the sauce. Add all the cheese mixture to the top of the ravioli and gently spread. Cover with the remaining sauce and finish with the 2 cups of mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 45 minutes and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 348kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 83mg, Sodium: 668mg, Potassium: 211mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 0.4g, Vitamin A: 441IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 258mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
