Rich Cheesy Ravioli Casserole (Printable Format)
A hearty casserole combining frozen ravioli, ground beef, and four kinds of cheese in a rich marinara sauce.
# What You'll Gather:
→ Pasta and Meat
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1 package (25 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli
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1 pound ground beef
→ Sauce and Cheeses
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1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
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1 cup cottage cheese
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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½ cup sour cream
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings and Aromatics
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley for garnish
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cook minced garlic until fragrant
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Brown ground beef, drain fat. Add marinara sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes
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Combine cottage cheese, ricotta, sour cream, and 1 cup mozzarella in a bowl
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In a greased 9x13-inch dish, layer: meat sauce, half the ravioli, cheese mixture, remaining ravioli, meat sauce, remaining mozzarella and Parmesan
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Cover with foil, bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes more until cheese is bubbly. Garnish with parsley
# Important Tips:
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Can be made ahead and refrigerated. For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with sautéed spinach or mushrooms