Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15)
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 25 oz frozen cheese ravioli
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated provolone cheese

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
  2. Add the diced onions and cook until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Drain any excess fat from the skillet to ensure the casserole is not greasy.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and 1/4 cup of grated parmesan until smooth and spreadable.
  5. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of the meat sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 dish. Layer half of the frozen ravioli, followed by the cream cheese mixture, then the beef mixture.
  6. Top with remaining ravioli and marinara sauce. Use 1/4 cup of water to rinse the sauce jar and pour into the edges of the dish to provide steam.
  7. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil, sprinkle with mozzarella and provolone. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is golden-brown and bubbly.