It’s likely you already have the basics on hand for this ravioli bake. This is a low ingredient meal that requires minimal prep work and is super kid friendly.
Why this Ravioli Bake is the Bees Knees!
For one thing, this ravioli bake feeds my family of 5 for two days. And it’s only $13.99! Of course, your miles may vary but here is the breakdown from my local grocery store (Hannaford in NH):
- Frozen Cheese Ravioli 25oz bag – $4.27
- Hunts Garlic and Herb Pasta Sauce – $1.34
- Ground Beef 1lb – $3.69
- Shredded Mozzerella 8oz – $2.19
- Chopped Caesar Salad Mix – $2.50
- Total: $13.99
Reason #3 this Ravioli Bake Rocks
My kids adore this! Plain and simple. I often cook meals that they rate very high at dinner time but they don’t like to eat the leftovers the next day. When offered leftovers of this ravioli bake for lunch the room was filled with a resounding “YES!” So, I consider that a big win!
And, If you still need more reasons to make this ravioli bake…
It’s super easy and low ingredient. You don’t even need to boil the ravioli, they cook right in the pan! For me, easy recipes with low ingredients are a weeknight must. Happy mom, happy husband and kids = a happy life right?
Now, I’m not claiming this casserole will solve all your problems. I might still have 99 problems but dinner tonight isn’t one! hahaha Hope you liked that. Enjoy!
FOR MORE INEXPENSIVE FAMILY RECIPES CHECK OUT THESE VIDEOS:
- 3 Delicious Pantry Friendly Meals
- 105 Meals for $115 – Feeding My Family For a week
- The Top 10 Secrets to saving big on food!
MORE WEEKNIGHT RECIPES TO TRY:
- Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes
- Cheesy Tortellini Bake(My Kids LOVE THIS!)
- Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas! (These are SO EASY!)
Ravioli Bake
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
Try this simple and delicious Ground Beef Ravioli Bake, a one-pan meal perfect for a family dinner, paired with a Caesar salad kit.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 25 oz bag of frozen cheese ravioli
- 24 oz can of pasta sauce
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Get Recipe Ingredients
Instructions
-
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
-
In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season it with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Drain any excess fat.
-
In a baking pan, arrange the frozen cheese ravioli to cover the bottom evenly.
-
Spread the seasoned ground beef over the ravioli.
-
Pour the pasta sauce evenly over the beef and ravioli.
-
Carefully add hot water around the edges of the baking pan.
-
Sprinkle the entire surface with shredded mozzarella cheese, using as much as you prefer.
-
Add a quarter cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
-
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes or until the ravioli is fully cooked and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
-
Serve hot with a side of your choice, such as a Caesar salad kit or your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 35
Maria Ronan is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Links on this site may include affiliate links to Amazon and its affiliate sites on which the owner of this website will make a referral commission. Thank you for supporting Meals With Maria! My videos and website are for entertainment purposes only. Any information related to food, food safety, cooking, recipes, etc. are my opinions only. Maria Ronan is not liable and/or responsible for any advice, services, or product you obtain through this video and website.
I followed your recipe exactly; however, mine took over 35 minutes to get bubbly. I found that 1 cup of hot water made it very watery. The ravioli did not soak it up. I was disappointed with the water because I used a really good sauce, and it watered it down.
I’m so sorry Melissa! I wonder if your oven might cook a little cooler than mine? I also wonder if maybe the package of ravioli could have been a bit smaller? I know the package size can vary by store.