Description
This cheesy, comforting baked ravioli is the perfect weeknight dinner! Layers of tender cheese ravioli, rich meat sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese come together for a hearty and delicious meal. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, this is a family favorite you’ll make again and again!
Ingredients
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- 25 oz frozen cheese ravioli
- 3/4 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Beef & Sauce
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
- In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, and black pepper. Bring to a low simmer, then remove from heat.
Step 3: Layer the Ravioli
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Spoon ½ cup of sauce into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
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Add ⅓ of the frozen ravioli in a single layer.
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Sprinkle with ⅓ of the ground beef and ¼ cup mozzarella cheese.
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Pour about 1 cup of sauce over the layer.
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Repeat the layers: ravioli, ground beef, cheese, and sauce.
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For the final layer, add the remaining ravioli, ground beef, and sauce. Ensure the sauce completely covers the ravioli.
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Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Step 4: Bake the Ravioli
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Parmesan cheese or Italian seasoning to the sauce.
- Want it creamy? Mix in ½ cup ricotta cheese between the layers.
- Make it meatless by skipping the ground beef and adding sautéed spinach or mushrooms.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F for 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg