Description
Ravioli Casserole is a delightful dish that combines tender cheese ravioli with savory frozen meatballs and rich spaghetti sauce. It’s a simple, hearty meal that’s perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting family feast, featuring layers of gooey mozzarella and grated parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag ravioli, cheese used, 25 oz.
- 1 bag meatballs, frozen, cooked to tender
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce, 24 oz
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Defrost or cook the frozen meatballs according to the instructions on the package and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13" casserole dish with non-stick spray. Pour half of the spaghetti sauce into the bottom of the dish.
- Place half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer on top of the sauce, followed by the cooked meatballs spread evenly, and then pour half of the remaining sauce over it along with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Add the remaining frozen ravioli on top, followed by the rest of the sauce, and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese over everything.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden brown. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding Italian herbs or spices to the spaghetti sauce.
You can substitute homemade meatballs if preferred for a fresher taste.
Feel free to use different types of cheese for a twist on the traditional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg