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Cheesy ravioli pasta bake topped with melted cheese in a baking dish

Cheesy Ravioli Pasta Bake

A delightful comfort food that combines layers of creamy cheese, hearty ground beef, and soft ravioli, topped with gooey mozzarella and nutty Parmesan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package refrigerated ravioli Any variety of refrigerated ravioli can be used
  • 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 2 cups marinara sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Reserve half for layering
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese For the topping
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For browning the beef

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef, marinara sauce, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
Layering
  1. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the ravioli, followed by half of the beef mixture, and half of the remaining mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers.
  2. Top with Parmesan cheese and any remaining mozzarella.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  3. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes.
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