Cheesy Baked Ravioli with Creamy Marinara Meat Sauce
This cheesy baked ravioli recipe combines tender ravioli with a rich and creamy marinara meat sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for a comforting and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
To garnishFresh basil or parsleybrighten and garnish
Instructions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F. You want it ready so the melty cheese gets that perfect golden brown top.
Start by cooking your frozen ravioli as the package says, you’re looking for al dente—not too mushy, not too firm. Drain them well and set aside. This part could be done right before or after your meat sauce.
Heat your olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and cook till it’s soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. You’re building that base flavor here.
1/2 small Onion, 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Add minced garlic and cook just about 1 minute till you smell that wonderful garlic smell but it hasn’t burnt yet.
2 cloves Garlic
Now add the ground beef. Break it up with your spoon and cook till browned and cooked through. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to layer in flavor. You want that beef all happy and ready.
1/2 pound Ground beef, To taste Salt and pepper
Pour in the marinara sauce, stir and let it simmer for a quick 5 minutes so flavors meld together nicely. Then stir in the heavy cream for that rich, creamy finish. Turn off the heat.
2 cups Marinara sauce, 1/2 cup Heavy cream
It’s assembly time. Grab a baking dish and layer half of your ravioli. Pour half of the creamy meat sauce over it. Add the rest of the ravioli and top with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly across the top. Pop it in the oven for 20 minutes or till the cheese bubbles and melts with those nice golden spots. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before digging in.
1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese, To garnish Fresh basil or parsley
Notes
Serve warm and garnish with fresh basil or parsley for a pop of freshness. Perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.