Cheesy Beef Ravioli Skillet
The Cheesy Beef Ravioli Skillet is a quick, comforting one-pan meal that combines tender ravioli, savory ground beef, and melty mozzarella cheese with a rich marinara sauce and aromatic seasonings. Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty dish is easy to customize and delivers bold, satisfying flavors with minimal prep and cleanup.
- Author: Judy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free ravioli)
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and diced onions to the cooked beef. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Add Sauce and Seasoning: Pour in the marinara sauce and sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir to combine and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Cook the Ravioli: Add the fresh or frozen ravioli directly into the skillet. Gently stir to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Cover and cook according to the ravioli package instructions, usually 5-7 minutes, until the ravioli are tender.
- Add Cheese and Melt: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and golden. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh ravioli for faster cooking and softer texture.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if needed to ensure even ravioli cooking.
- Drain excess fat from the beef to avoid a greasy dish.
- Cover the skillet while melting cheese to trap steam and prevent drying.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for added brightness and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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