What if a 9x12-inch dish is too much for my family?

This is an easy recipe to make in two 8x8-inch dishes. You can freeze one for later or give one to a neighbor fresh or frozen.

Beefy Baked Ravioli

Name: Beefy Baked Ravioli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 25 ounces fresh or frozen cheese ravioli; olive oil or avocado oil; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 2-3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb lean ground beef (preferably grass-fed, organic); 1/2 lb pork sausage; 2 (24-28 ounce) jars marinara sauce (or 6 cups Homemade Marinara Sauce); 1 1/2 – 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 1/2 – 2 cups shredded Italian mix cheese (or more shredded mozzarella); grated Parmesan cheese, optional for serving

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By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 10/21/24Updated: 3/31/23

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This Beef Ravioli is a dinnertime favorite in my home. This ravioli lasagna is very easy to make too! It’s super filling and makes a great beef freezer meal. My kids love it. It pairs perfectly with our quick Italian House Chopped Salad.

A serving of beefy baked ravioli on a plate with fresh parsley and shredded Parmesan on top.

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What Makes Beef Ravioli a Winner Dinner

This recipe is one that my freezer club–that’s my small group of friends who cook and swap healthy freezer meals for each other once a month–has been making for years.

There are several things I think you’ll love about this recipe, besides that it’s comfort food at its best…

Using the cheese ravioli enables you to skip the ricotta cheese/egg mixture step which saves time and mess.
You can easily transform Beefy Baked Ravioli into a cheaper, easier, and vegetarian meal by leaving out the meat and adding in some chopped spinach, thus making it similar to my Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups.
It makes a great freezer meal!! That means it’s easy to make in bulk for your own family or to share with a friend, neighbor, or new mom who could benefit from a meal.
It goes great with many of our side dishes like: Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, Texas Toast, or Skillet Green Beans.

Ingredients Needed

Here are the ingredients you will need:

Beefy Baked Ravioli Ingredients measured out and labeled.

Ingredient Notes:

Fresh or frozen cheese ravioli – you can substitute tortellini. (Note: If you use frozen ravioli, it can sometimes require a little more baking time. So keep an eye on it and cover with foil if it starts to brown too much on top.)
Diced Onion – White or yellow onions
Minced Garlic – Save time by using pre-minced garlic.
Lean ground beef – We get ours from ButcherBox.

How to Assemble Ravioli Lasagna

Like to see things before you do them? Here is a layout of the steps you’ll be doing to make this yummy dinner.

Step by step photos of layering ingredients for beefy baked ravioli.

Freezer Meal Instructions

Simply follow the cooking instructions right up until the point you bake it but STOP. DON’T BAKE IT! Wrap it tightly and freeze it for up to 6 months (even longer if you are able to package it correctly.) When you want to make it, use one of our safe thawing instructions to prepare it.

It may have to thaw in the fridge for 24-48 hours. Baking time may take longer because it will be so cold, so factor in another 20-30 minutes to the cooking time and Boom, you now have a fabulous ground beef freezer meal ready to roll on a busy night.

8x8 baking dish covered in foil labeled Beefy Baked Ravioli.

FAQs

How do I store leftovers?

An air-tight container will allow your leftovers to last 3-5 days in the refrigerator. We do not recommend freezing this after baked because the pasta will become mushy.

Do I have to use ground sausage and ground beef?

No! We like the flavor profile of these two mixed together, but you could use whatever ground meat you prefer. You may have to up the seasoning if you choose to use ground chicken/pork and not sausage which is already seasoned.

What if a 9×12-inch dish is too much for my family?

This is an easy recipe to make in two 8×8-inch dishes. You can freeze one for later or give one to a neighbor fresh or frozen.

Can I use frozen ravioli?

Yes! We have tested it both ways and it works either way. It might take a little longer with frozen ravioli, so keep an eye on it and cover with foil if it starts to brown too much on top.

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Rachel Tiemeyer

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!