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Pioneer Woman Cheese Ravioli Casserole Recipe

Pioneer Woman Cheese Ravioli Casserole Recipe

The Pioneer Woman Cheese Ravioli Casserole Recipe is a perfect choice. This dish is very creamy and very satisfying.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Afghan
Servings 4
Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 25 ounces of frozen cheese ravioli do not thaw.
  • 1 pound of lean ground beef or sausage.
  • 24 ounces of your favorite marinara sauce.
  • 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • 1 tablespoon of dried Italian seasoning.
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
  • 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves chopped.

Instructions
 

Brown the Meat

  • Heat your large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until brown. Use a spoon to break it into small bits.

Add the Garlic

  • Stir in the minced garlic and the Italian seasoning. Add the salt and the black pepper to meat. Cook for two more minutes until it smells good.

Mix the Sauce

  • Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with meat. Stir everything together and let it simmer for a bit. This creates a very rich and meaty sauce.

Layer the Bottom

  • Spread one cup of the meat sauce in the dish. This prevents the frozen pasta from sticking to bottom. Make sure the layer is thin and even.

Add the Ravioli

  • Place half of the frozen ravioli over the sauce. Arrange them in a single layer if you can. It helps the pasta cook very evenly in oven.

Layer the Cheese

  • Pour half of the remaining sauce over the ravioli. Sprinkle one cup of the mozzarella cheese on top. This makes a cheesy layer in the middle.

Repeat the Layers

  • Add the rest of the ravioli and the sauce. Top the dish with the rest of the mozzarella. Add the Parmesan cheese over everything for extra flavor.

Bake the Casserole

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cover the dish with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 more minutes until bubbly.

Notes

  • Do not thaw: Use the ravioli straight from the freezer.
  • Lean meat: Use lean beef so the dish isn't oily.
  • Good sauce: Use a sauce with lots of garlic flavor.
  • Extra cheese: More mozzarella makes the top very stretchy.
  • Fresh basil: Add the basil only after the dish bakes.
  • Let it rest: Wait five minutes before cutting the squares.
  • Add veggies: You can add spinach into the sauce layers.
  • Grease the dish: Use cooking spray for an easy cleanup.
Keyword Pioneer Woman Cheese Ravioli Casserole Recipe