Description
Beef & Mozzarella Baked Ravioli with Tomato Sauce is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender ravioli, savory ground beef, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all baked to perfection in a rich tomato sauce. This delightful meal is perfect for family gatherings, cozy weeknight dinners, or impressing guests at special occasions. With its irresistible aromas and beautiful presentation, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 12 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)
- 18 oz cheese-filled ravioli (store-bought or homemade)
- 24 oz marinara sauce (no added sugars)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather and prepare all ingredients.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the beef-tomato mixture, followed by half the ravioli and half the mozzarella. Repeat layers.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg