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.

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Skillet Cheesy Ravioli Bake

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

• 1 large onion diced
• 1 Tbl. olive oil
• 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 3 cups tomato sauce
• 12- ounces of fresh or frozen ravioli
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8- ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced about 1/4-inch thick
• fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Assemble all ingredients, beat egg with ricotta cheese and reserve.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in olive oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain off any fat.
• Add dried herbs and seasonings. Stir to combine.
• Pour sauce over meat mixture and bring to a simmer.
• Nestle ravioli evenly into sauce and gently simmer for 10 minutes
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dollops of ricotta/egg mixture.
• Spread shredded mozzarella evenly on top. Then arrange mozzarella slices on top.
• Bake for 10 – 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Finish under broiler for a lightly browned cheese topping.
• Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and Enjoy.

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