Ravioli Casserole

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

• In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.

• Add the marinara sauce and crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes.

• In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, sour cream, and softened cream cheese until smooth.

• Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  Place half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the meat sauce.

• Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the ravioli.

• Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta mixture.

• Add another layer of meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese.

• Place the remaining ravioli in a single layer over the meat sauce.

• Top with the remaining meat sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the top.

• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

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

• Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

• Enjoy!