Cheesy Baked Ravioli Casserole

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)

25 oz cheese ravioli (refrigerated or frozen)

26 oz pasta sauce

28 oz diced tomatoes (plain, with juices)

2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)

2 cups Colby Jack cheese (shredded)

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon white sugar

Freshly grated Parmesan for topping

Directions

Brown meat

Cook ground meat in large heavy pot over medium high heat. Stir and break up pieces until cooked through. Drain any excess grease. Turn heat off.

Stir sauce

Add pasta sauce and diced tomatoes with juices to the pot. Add oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar. Stir to incorporate well.

Layer casserole

Spread 1/3 of the meat sauce evenly onto the bottom of a 9x11 baking dish. Arrange 1/2 of the frozen ravioli over the sauce. Spread 1/2 of mozzarella and 1/2 of Colby cheeses over the ravioli.Repeat layers. You should end with last 1/3 of the sauce on top. Sprinkle top evenly with Parmesan.

Bake

If using right away: cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake at 450F for 30 minutes, or until ravioli is tender.If not using right away: cover tightly with foil and place in fridge. When ready to use, loosen foil and bake at 450F for 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 561 kcal
• Total Fat: 39 g
• Saturated Fat: 18 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 175 mg
• Sodium: 980 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 50 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 9 g
• Protein: 52 g