Baked Ravioli Casserole

Name: Baked Ravioli Casserole with Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 (25 oz) bags frozen cheese ravioli; 2 lbs ground beef; 1/2 white onion, chopped; 2 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; black pepper, to taste; 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; Italian herb blend, for topping; 1 head romaine lettuce, for salad; 1 cucumber, for salad; 1 large tomato, for salad; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese crisps, for salad; 1 cup croutons, for salad

This baked ravioli casserole combines frozen cheese ravioli with a homemade seasoned ground beef and marinara sauce, topped with sharp cheddar and mozzarella for a quick, comforting weeknight meal that comes together in under 45 minutes.

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Total

55 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$29–$48

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Ingredients

2 (25 oz) bags frozen cheese ravioli
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 white onion, chopped
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp Italian seasoning
black pepper, to taste
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Italian herb blend, for toppingoptional
1 head romaine lettuce, for saladoptional
1 cucumber, for saladoptional
1 large tomato, for saladoptional
1/2 cup cheddar cheese crisps, for saladoptional
1 cup croutons, for saladoptional

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Instructions

1
Pour the frozen ravioli into a large baking dish.
2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, chopped white onion, and minced garlic.
3
Season the meat with Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
4
Cook the mixture, breaking up the meat, until it is fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
5
Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the cooked meat. Add a little water to the jar, swirl it around, and pour it into the skillet to get all the sauce out.
6
Add a little more Cajun seasoning if desired, stir to combine, cover, and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes.
7
Pour the meat sauce over the frozen ravioli in the baking dish.
8
Gently stir to coat the ravioli with the sauce.
9
Top the ravioli with shredded sharp cheddar cheese, followed by shredded mozzarella cheese.
10
Sprinkle the top with an Italian herb blend.
11
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 30 minutes.
12
While the ravioli bakes, prepare the side salad by combining chopped romaine, cucumber, and tomato in a large bowl. Top with cheddar cheese crisps and croutons.
13
Let the baked ravioli rest for a few minutes before serving with the salad.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the ground beef fully and drain excess fat before adding sauce to prevent a greasy casserole.
Layer the ravioli and meat sauce evenly to ensure every bite has sauce and cheese; don't clump ravioli in one spot.
Use sharp cheddar for tangier flavor and better texture; mild cheddar can make the dish taste flat.
Cover the casserole with foil for the first 25 minutes of baking to prevent the cheese from browning too quickly, then uncover to finish.

Substitutions

Ground beef → ground Italian sausage (adds more seasoning depth)
Sharp cheddar → provolone or asiago (for a milder or nuttier flavor)
Marinara sauce → vodka sauce or meat sauce (for variation)
Mozzarella → ricotta mixed with parmesan (creamier texture, tangier taste)

Storage & make-ahead

Cover and refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days. Reheat covered at 350°F for 15–20 minutes until warmed through. Freezes well up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.