Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole
A rich and creamy casserole that’s a delicious twist on lasagna, featuring layers of ravioli, Italian sausage, and a blend of cheeses baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 (28-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (25-ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat and stir in the spaghetti sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and garlic powder. Add the frozen ravioli and gently toss to coat.
- Spread the ravioli mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Pour the meat sauce over the ravioli layer and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly throughout.
- Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole is a great make-ahead meal and reheats well. For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with sautéed mushrooms or a meatless alternative.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 1100
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 85