Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (extra lean)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 24 ounces marinara sauce (1 jar)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 pound frozen ravioli (beef or cheese)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and heavy cream, letting it simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Spread a layer of the creamy beef sauce on the bottom of the dish. Layer frozen ravioli on top and sprinkle with a third of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 additional minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the dish rest a few minutes after baking, then sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs in place of dried Italian seasoning.
You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Make sure to let the dish rest after baking for better serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.