Family-Friendly Ravioli Bake
This Family-Friendly Ravioli Bake takes the classic lasagna and gives it a quick and easy twist that your kids will love! It’s layered with savory ground beef, aromatic mushrooms, and cheesy ravioli, all smothered in rich spaghetti sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-dish meal is satisfying, delicious, and sure to become a favorite in your household. Serve it with a side salad or some garlic bread for a complete dinner that everyone will devour!
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Servings
400
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
ground beef
1 lb (browned and drained)
garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon (sprinkled on beef)
salt and pepper
to taste (to season beef)
fresh mushrooms
1 cup (sliced)
butter or olive oil
1 tablespoon (for sautéing mushrooms)
spaghetti sauce
1 (28-ounce) jar (heated with mushrooms)
frozen cheese ravioli
1 (30-ounce) package (cooked according to package instructions)
shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cups (12 oz) (for layering)
parmesan cheese
1/2 cup (for layering)
fresh garlic
to taste (minced, optional for garnish)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until it is fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
3
Sprinkle the cooked beef with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside.
4
In the same skillet, melt the butter (or heat olive oil) over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in the spaghetti sauce and bring it to a gentle simmer, heating the sauce through for about 5 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, cook the frozen cheese ravioli according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
7
In a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish, spread about half of the sauce mixture as the base layer.
8
Next, layer with half of the cooked ravioli, followed by the ground beef and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining sauce, ravioli, and top with the rest of the cheese.
9
For an added touch, sprinkle minced fresh garlic on top, if desired, and parsley if you like.
10
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly.
11
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the top is golden and the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
18g
Fat
27g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Family-Friendly Ravioli Bake?
It is a quick and easy twist on classic lasagna that layers savory ground beef, mushrooms, and cheesy ravioli in a rich spaghetti sauce.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
How much ground beef is required for this recipe?
You will need 1 lb of ground beef.
How should the ground beef be prepared?
The ground beef should be browned in a large skillet and then drained of any excess fat.
What seasonings are used for the beef?
The beef is seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
How much garlic powder is used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
What kind of mushrooms are included?
The recipe uses 1 cup of fresh sliced mushrooms.
How long should the mushrooms be cooked?
Cook the mushrooms for about 5 minutes until they are tender and lightly browned.
What should I use to sauté the mushrooms?
You can use 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil.
How much spaghetti sauce is needed?
One 28-ounce jar of spaghetti sauce is required.
What type of ravioli is used in this bake?
The recipe uses a 30-ounce package of frozen cheese ravioli.
Do I need to cook the ravioli before assembly?
Yes, the frozen cheese ravioli should be cooked according to the package instructions and drained before layering.
How much mozzarella cheese is needed?
You will need 3 cups (12 oz) of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Is there any other cheese besides mozzarella?
Yes, the recipe also includes 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese for layering.
What size baking dish is recommended?
A greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish is recommended.
How do you layer the ravioli bake?
Spread half the sauce, then half the ravioli, the ground beef, and half the mozzarella. Repeat with the remaining sauce, ravioli, and top with the rest of the cheese.
Can I add fresh garlic to this recipe?
Yes, you can sprinkle minced fresh garlic on top before baking for an added touch.
Is parsley used in this recipe?
Parsley can be added as an optional garnish if desired.
How long does the dish bake covered?
The dish should be baked covered with foil for 20-25 minutes.
How long does the dish bake uncovered?
After removing the foil, bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden.
How many calories are in a serving?
There are 400 calories per serving.
What is the fat content of this meal?
This dish contains 18g of fat.
How much protein does the ravioli bake provide?
It provides 22g of protein.
What are the total carbohydrates per serving?
There are 27g of carbohydrates per serving.
Is this recipe suitable for busy weeknights?
Yes, it is described as a quick and easy one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights.
What side dishes go well with this ravioli bake?
It is recommended to serve it with a side salad or garlic bread.
Is this recipe kid-friendly?
Yes, it is specifically described as family-friendly and a meal that kids will love.
How do I prepare the sauce mixture?
Stir the spaghetti sauce into the sautéed mushrooms and simmer for about 5 minutes.
What are the main tags for this recipe?
The tags include ravioli, lasagna, one dish meal, easy dinner, family-friendly, cheesy, comfort food, and kid-friendly.
How many total ingredients are used?
There are 10 main ingredients listed for this recipe.