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Baked Ravioli

A nostalgic and cheesy baked ravioli dish that combines savory ground beef and robust marinara, bringing comfort and family together around the table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture
  • 3/4 lb ground beef Look for lean ground beef to reduce grease.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Adds depth to the meat mixture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Classic Italian herb.
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Classic Italian herb.
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce Adjust according to spice tolerance.
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Balances richness.
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced Aromatic base.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Enhances flavor.
Sauce and Cheese
  • 24 oz marinara sauce Use your favorite store-bought or homemade.
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half For an extra creamy texture.
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided Shredded fresh mozzarella melts beautifully.
  • 20 oz refrigerated ravioli, uncooked Cheese, spinach, or meat-filled ravioli work well.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Cook and crumble for about 3 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in the onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, mustard powder, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and the diced onions. Cook for another 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant and slightly golden. Tilt the skillet to drain excess grease and reduce heat to low.
  5. Spread 3/4 cup of marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Stir the rest of the marinara and half-and-half into the meat mixture until fully combined.
Assembly
  1. Arrange half of the uncooked ravioli evenly on the bottom of the dish.
  2. Spoon half of the meat sauce over the ravioli, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  3. Repeat with the remaining ravioli, followed by the rest of the meat sauce and the remaining mozzarella.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with foil, spraying the underside with non-stick cooking spray, then bake for 35 minutes.
  2. Uncover and broil at 450°F (232°C) for 1-2 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  3. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Baked Ravioli freezes beautifully. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. You can pre-assemble the dish and refrigerate it for up to a day before baking, adding extra baking time if from cold.