Cheesy Beef Ravioli Bake (Print Format)

Layered ravioli, beef, and melted cheese make a hearty, comforting dinner perfect for busy nights or meal prep.

# Ingredients:

→ Beef Sauce

01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
02 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed
05 - 1 jar marinara sauce (24–32 ounces)
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
09 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Ravioli Bake

13 - 24–25 ounces refrigerated or frozen cheese ravioli
14 - 2½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
15 - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
16 - ½ cup ricotta cheese, optional
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook for approximately 6–8 minutes, breaking the beef into small crumbles, until browned and onions are soft. Drain excess grease if necessary.
03 - Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper. Cook for 30 seconds to bloom the flavors.
04 - Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for approximately 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, ensuring the sauce remains loose for baking.
05 - Spread approximately 1 cup of meat sauce across the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange half of the ravioli over the sauce. Top with half of the remaining beef sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan. Add spoonfuls of ricotta if using.
06 - Add the remaining ravioli, followed by the rest of the meat sauce. Finish with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Ensure most ravioli are covered with sauce to prevent drying during baking.
07 - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25–30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the ravioli is tender, the sauce is bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden.
08 - Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for approximately 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

# Tips:

01 - Shredding your own mozzarella ensures smoother melting.
02 - Covering the casserole during the first bake prevents the ravioli from drying out.

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