Description
A quick and comforting one-pan meal combining savory ground beef, tender cheese ravioli, rich marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, this Cheesy Beef Ravioli Skillet delivers hearty flavors and gooey cheese with minimal prep and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package (about 9 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent. Toss in the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Sauce and Seasonings: Pour in the marinara sauce and sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Incorporate the Ravioli: Gently nestle the frozen cheese ravioli into the sauce, pressing them down slightly so they’re mostly submerged. Cover the skillet and cook according to the ravioli package instructions, usually around 5 to 7 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
- Add Cheese and Finish Baking: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously on top of the ravioli and beef mixture. Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt fully, about 3-4 minutes. For a golden top, you can place the skillet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes—just watch closely so it doesn’t burn.
Notes
- Don’t thaw ravioli; use them frozen to prevent mushy pasta.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or broth during cooking to adjust consistency.
- Place ravioli evenly spaced to prevent sticking together and ensure even cooking.
- Use a lid to trap steam and cook ravioli perfectly without drying out.
- Top with fresh basil or parsley before serving for a fresh flavor boost.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently with added water or sauce to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Skillet Cooking and Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg