Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole

Okay, folks, let’s talk about something AMAZING. If you’re on the hunt for a dish that will have everyone begging for seconds, then look no further than the MILLION DOLLAR RAVIOLI CASSEROLE. This recipe is not only simple, it’s a real crowd pleaser.

It’s the kind of dish you’d serve at a big family dinner, a potluck, or even just on a chill Tuesday because why not? It’s THAT good and THAT versatile. I’ve tried it, and my sister-in-law said: IT IS DIVINE! It tastes even BETTER on day two, but trust me, it rarely lasts that long.

I’ve got another delicious casserole for you to try! Check out this Chicken Cauliflower Casserole for a healthier twist with cheesy goodness also !

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What We Love This Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole ?

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Gather Your Ingredients – Simple is ALWAYS Better

Okay, time to raid your fridge and pantry. This list is so SIMPLE, you might just have everything already!

• Frozen Ravioli: About 25 ounces, the cheese filled or any other one will work WONDERS!
• Ground Beef: A pound is great but can be replaced with another type of ground meat!
• Italian Sausage: Half a pound for the perfect kick, sweet or spicy, its up to you!
• Tomato Sauce: One large can (28 ounces).
• Crushed Tomatoes: 15 ounces will do the trick for perfect flavors
• Cream Cheese: One 8-ounce block adds a SMOOTH touch.
• Mozzarella Cheese: A BIG 2 cups shredded, because why not more cheese, right?
• Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup of that fresh grated perfection.
• Heavy Cream: Half a cup will help all flavors to blend.
• Garlic: 2 cloves of pureed GARLIC POWER.
• Onion: A half chopped medium size.
• Italian Seasoning: Two teaspoons because spices ARE awesome!
• Salt and Pepper: To taste, don’t forget it!

See? All VERY common things. Now, let’s get ready to assemble the flavors that your stomach has been waiting for!

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Step-By-Step: Making the Million Dollar Casserole

Here are your directions broken into little parts because I want everything to be as SIMPLE as it can be! Ready?

Step 1: The Meat Sauce Base

Brown the ground beef and sausage in a big pan over medium-high heat. Break it into small pieces while it cooks. Add the garlic, onions, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and BAM. Cook till everything is nicely fragrant and the meat is well browned for about 5 to 8 minutes! Drain any extra fat to avoid extra greasiness!

Step 2: The Sauce of Flavors

Now pour in that big can of tomato sauce and those delicious crushed tomatoes. Let the whole mix come to a low simmer for approximately 15 minutes, stirring every now and again, just to mix flavors to be BEST. It should thicken just enough, I LOVE that part.

Step 3: Time to Bring on the Cream

In a separate bowl, mix up the softened cream cheese with heavy cream and HALF cup of mozzarella, making it all smooth like a dreamy dip and VERY appealing. You’ll add it to our creation later so don’t miss this step!

Step 4: Putting it ALL Together

Take a 9×13 inch casserole dish and lightly grease it! Start layering. Use half the meat sauce as the first layer on the bottom, covering the bottom all the way around, it looks SO GOOD, so far. Spread evenly with your sauce to avoid DRY spots.

Now, take those yummy ravioli and create your second layer! Make sure they sit comfortably around with a small margin from each one! Add your delicious creamy sauce next, spreading evenly to give love to each one! The creamy filling makes everything taste SO GOOD, I tell you!

Pour remaining sauce on top of cream sauce evenly to complete your layers and make it SO perfect.

Step 5: Let it Shine with CHEESE!

Cover that casserole with remaining mozzarella and sprinkle a good amount of that parmesean, I think CHEESE can not go wrong! BAM! Now it is all prepped!

Step 6: The Oven is Waiting

Cover it up with foil (for the start), to make it moist and cheesy, baking at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes and take the foil out so it can go golden brown on top and add to total baked time to additional 25 min! If you like it even crispier, pop it under the broiler for the final two minutes, but WATCH IT to prevent burn and always be SUPER careful. It will turn into the MOST BEAUTIFUL color.

Step 7: Serve your Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole

Let that casserole sit for at least 10 minutes, so everything sets and isn’t running in all different directions. I tell you: Patience has GREAT rewards! Now? It is all YOURS to enjoy. I wish I were eating with you now, it smells DIVINE from where I’m sitting!

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The Beauty of This Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole? It’s VERY Adaptable

• Veggie Power: Swap that meat for veggies. Spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, whatever your HEART desires!
• Cheese Craze: Use ANY cheese you like. Ricotta, cheddar, or a blend of everything sounds INCREDIBLE!
• Sauce Sensation: You are feeling a white sauce or some pesto. Go for it, experiment!
• Spicy Kicks: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes. If your like hot sauces or peppers, get those going too!
• Herby Freshness:: Include fresh basil, parsley after baking, so that fragrance and flavor is like a breath of fresh air, all your choices are AWESOME!

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Perfect Occasions For This Masterpiece

I see this perfect casserole working PERFECT for many of this type of days:

• Weeknight Dinner: When life is busy and cooking should not be complicated, THIS one hits it on the point.
• Potlucks & Gatherings: It serves crowds very easy with such flavor, that this casserole wins, EVERY TIME.
• Family Brunches: Easy to bake, and it adds a great sense of togetherness with amazing flavors!
• Holiday Feasts: When every one sits around the table. It’s warm, full of joy, and makes everyone smile
• Just Because!: You have an appetite, feel like baking, enjoy good flavors? THERE IT IS. There’s never a bad time to make a MILLION Dollar casserole.

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Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole Assembly Simplified

1. Layer One: Meaty Tomato Sauce – bright red layer with chopped meat icons and little tomato sauce splats.
2. Layer Two: Frozen Ravioli – some delicious shapes.
3. Layer Three: Creamy Cheese Mixture- with smooth white creamy tones with swirl effects
4. Layer Four: Rest of sauce with meat all over the sauce with little sprinkles of basil, maybe
5. Top: Mozzarella cheese, lots of cheese strands to indicate all that MELTY flavor and Parmesan to finish.

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