Meatball Casserole with Cheese Ravioli
This meatball casserole is dripping with fresh mozzarella cheese and loaded to the max with tender, savory meatballs!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 507kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound cheese ravioli refrigerated or frozen
- 1 pound frozen meatballs
- 25 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh Mozzarella pearls
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the ravioli according to package directions in a pot of boiling water.
- While the ravioli is cooking, heat a deep 10-12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the pan, pour in the sauce and stir in the garlic. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are warmed through.
- Drain the ravioli and add to the skillet with the meatballs and sauce. Stir gently to coat the ravioli in the sauce.
- Top with the mozzarella pearls. Turn the heat to low, cover, and let sit for 3 minutes or until the mozzarella has melted.
- Serve immediately, topped with the grated Parmesan and basil.
Notes
Meatballs: This is an excellent use for that bag of frozen meatballs lurking in your freezer! But, if you have the extra time and want to go the extra mile, our baked turkey meatballs would be great here! Bake them for about 5 minutes less than directed and then add them to the sauce to finish cooking.
Cheese: We feel very fancy with our little fresh mozz balls, but you can definitely use shredded mozzarella if that's what you have in your fridge. And, hey, if you add more than 1/4 cup I certainly won't judge you.
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1222mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 9.3mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 9.8mg