Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole Recipe
If you’re craving the ultimate cheesy baked pasta casserole, this Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole is your golden ticket to comfort food heaven! Layers of tender cheese ravioli, rich meat sauce, and a creamy cheese blend make this dish a family-favorite Italian dinner you’ll come back to again and again. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or make-ahead freezer meals!
Ingredients:
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
1 (28 oz) jar spaghetti sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
1 cup cottage cheese
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 Tbsp dried)
½ tsp garlic powder
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (25 oz) package frozen cheese ravioli (keep frozen)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Brown the meat: In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce and set aside.
3. Mix the creamy filling: In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan, parsley, and garlic powder until smooth. Add frozen cheese ravioli and gently toss to coat.
4. Assemble the casserole: Spread the ravioli-cheese mixture evenly in your baking dish. Top with the sausage and sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
5. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6–8
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