Baked Ravioli Casserole

Name: Baked Ravioli Casserole with Ground Beef
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 3 bags four-cheese ravioli (about 24 oz each); 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 4 lbs ground beef; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup Italian seasoning; 3 quarts marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

This baked ravioli casserole layers frozen four-cheese ravioli with a rich ground beef and marinara sauce, then tops it all with mozzarella and Parmesan for a crowd-pleasing, make-ahead dinner.

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Total

1h 10m

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

3 bags four-cheese ravioli (about 24 oz each)
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
4 lbs ground beef
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup Italian seasoning
3 quarts marinara sauce
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the ravioli according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2
While the ravioli cooks, heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3
Add the ground beef to the pot and use a meat chopper or spoon to break it apart.
4
Season the beef with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned.
5
Pour the marinara sauce into the pot with the cooked beef. Stir to combine and let it simmer.
6
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour the remaining olive oil into a large, deep baking dish and spread it to coat the bottom.
7
Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
8
Arrange a single layer of the cooked ravioli over the sauce.
9
Top the ravioli with a generous layer of meat sauce, spreading it evenly.
10
Sprinkle a layer of Parmesan cheese, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
11
Add a second layer of cooked ravioli on top of the cheese.
12
Cover the second layer of ravioli with the remaining meat sauce and spread it to the edges.
13
Top with the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
14
Garnish the top with chopped fresh parsley.
15
Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden brown, and the sauce is bubbly.
16
Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before cutting and serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the ground beef thoroughly and drain excess fat before mixing with marinara to prevent a greasy final dish.
Use frozen ravioli directly—do not thaw or boil first; they will cook perfectly in the oven and stay intact.
Divide the sauce and ravioli into three layers (ravioli, sauce, cheese) to ensure even heat distribution and melting.
Cover the casserole with foil for the first 25–30 minutes, then uncover to allow the cheese to brown and crisp slightly on top.

Substitutions

marinara sauce → meat sauce or vodka sauce (use 3 quarts total)
four-cheese ravioli → spinach-and-cheese or meat ravioli (adjust bake time by 5 minutes if ravioli are larger)
ground beef → ground turkey or Italian sausage (brown and season the same way)
mozzarella and Parmesan → a blend of ricotta and provolone (maintains creamy texture and Italian flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Reheat covered at 350°F until heated through, about 20–25 minutes; add a splash of water if the top dries out.