Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Million Dollar Ravioli Bake. Loaded with tender cheese-filled ravioli, a creamy cheese mixture, and flavorful Italian sausage, this dish is baked to bubbly perfection. It’s a family-friendly meal that’s easy to make and impossible to resist!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 (28 oz) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (25 oz) package frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Sausage:
- In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add the spaghetti sauce to the skillet, stir, and remove from heat.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, parsley, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss the frozen cheese ravioli in the cheese mixture until evenly coated.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread the cheese-coated ravioli evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the sausage and sauce mixture over the ravioli, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use High-Quality Ravioli: Frozen cheese ravioli is recommended, but fresh ravioli can be substituted for quicker cooking.
- Customize the Meat: Replace sausage with ground beef, turkey, or plant-based meat for variety.
- Freshly Grate Cheese: For the best melt and flavor, shred mozzarella and Parmesan from a block.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baking