Skillet Cheesy Ravioli Bake

If you’re looking for a ‘family friendly’ one-pot-wonder our Skillet Cheesy Ravioli Bake might just be the one.  The ingredients are added and cooked in layers, then into the oven for a final bake. 

Here is the step by step assembly.

Step 1 ~ Assemble ingredients and preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2 ~ Saute onion in a little olive oil over medium heat until tender.

Step 3 ~ Add ground beef, brown, then drain off any fat.

Step 4 ~ Add dried herbs, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper.

Step 5 ~ Add tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.

Step 6 ~ Add in fresh or frozen ravioli and simmer gently for 10 minutes.

Step 7 ~ Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and dollops of ricotta cheese.

Step 8 ~ Add more cheese, like shredded or fresh mozzarella (or both).

Step 9 ~ Into a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes until cheese has melted.  Finish under broiler to lightly brown cheese topping.

Step 10 ~ Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.  Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Then prepare to get very, very comfortable.

This dish should easily serve a family of 5-6.  Perhaps I should have mentioned up front that we enjoyed this dish on the eve of embarking on a low-carb eating adventure (as you can see, the two of us REALLY enjoyed it).

Recipe inspiration from Bev Cooks.