Million Dollar Ravioli (Print Version)

Baked ravioli casserole layered with ground beef in pasta sauce, cheese ravioli, creamy Parmesan sauce, topped with mozzarella and broiled until golden.

# Ingredients:

→ For the Meat Sauce

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
03 - 24 oz pasta sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

→ For the Parmesan Cream Sauce

07 - 1/4 cup butter
08 - 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
09 - 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ For Assembly

11 - 25 oz cheese ravioli
12 - 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
13 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

# Instructions:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef and diced onions. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, then drain off the grease. Season with the onion powder, garlic powder, and chicken bouillon powder. Stir in the pasta sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes. Set aside.
02 - In another skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the heavy whipping cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Slowly add the Parmesan cheese in small handfuls, stirring well after each addition until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then let the sauce cool slightly.
03 - Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spread a layer of meat sauce into a 7x11 inch baking dish. Arrange a layer of ravioli over the sauce, then spoon on a layer of the Parmesan cream sauce. Repeat the layering process one more time - meat sauce, ravioli, cream sauce. Finish with a final layer of meat sauce on top. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the entire dish.
04 - Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
05 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Turn the oven to broil on high and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the top is golden brown. Watch closely so it doesn't burn!
07 - Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. This Million Dollar Ravioli is so rich and delicious!

# Notes:

01 - You can use fresh or frozen ravioli - just make sure frozen ravioli is thawed before layering.
02 - Add the Parmesan to the cream sauce slowly and stir well to prevent clumping.
03 - The layering creates beautiful sections when you slice it - like a lasagna.
04 - Watch carefully during broiling - it can go from golden to burnt quickly!
05 - This is called 'Million Dollar' because it tastes rich and indulgent, like you spent a fortune on it.
06 - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

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