Easy and Delicious Beefy Baked Ravioli Recipe

Beefy Baked Ravioli is a hearty and satisfying dish that combines tender ravioli with a rich and savory beef sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests. The ravioli is coated in a flavorful beef-based sauce and topped with melted cheese, creating a deliciously cheesy and irresistible dish. The best part? It only takes a few simple steps to make this crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 package (25 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onions are softened.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Meanwhile, cook the frozen cheese ravioli according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
6. Spread a thin layer of the beef sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange half of the cooked ravioli in a single layer on top of the sauce.
7. Cover the ravioli with half of the remaining beef sauce, followed by half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
8. Repeat the layers with the remaining ravioli, beef sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
9. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
12. Serve the Beefy Baked Ravioli hot and enjoy!

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