Baked Ravioli and Meatballs

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this hearty Baked Ravioli and Meatballs recipe, where layers of tender cheese-stuffed ravioli, juicy homemade meatballs, and rich marinara sauce are baked to perfection under a blanket of gooey melted mozzarella. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish combines Italian-inspired flavors with easy-to-follow preparation, featuring savory seasonings like garlic powder and Italian herbs. With just 25 minutes of prep time and a simple layering technique, you'll create a crowd-pleasing casserole that's as visually appealing as it is delicious. Top it off with fresh basil for a fragrant finishing touch, and serve up a baked pasta masterpiece everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 24 pieces Frozen cheese ravioli
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 24 ounces Marinara sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Using your hands, form the meat mixture into small meatballs, roughly 1 inch in diameter. You should end up with about 20-22 meatballs.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes total per batch. Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and set aside.

Step 5

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom.

Step 6

Arrange 12 frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.

Step 7

Top the ravioli with half of the meatballs and another 1 cup of marinara sauce. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the layer.

Step 8

Repeat the layers with the remaining ravioli, meatballs, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

Step 9

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy your delicious baked ravioli and meatballs!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1812.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3155.7

Total Fat 187.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 591.7mg	0%
Sodium 6485.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 186.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2326.8mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 1643.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.5%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 22.9%