Ingredients
Method
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.