Description
This cheesy ravioli dish combines ground beef, fresh vegetables, and marinara sauce for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef, turkey, or Italian Sausage
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning (Divided into 2 portions; Adjust to taste.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers
- 3–4 garlic cloves (Minced)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar or sweetener (Optional)
- 10–15 oz ravioli (Refrigerated or frozen. Thaw first if using frozen.)
- 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat a skillet at medium heat on the stove. I use a 12 inch pan. Add the ground beef. Break down the beef into smaller pieces. Cook for 3-4 minutes until it’s no longer pink.
- Drain any excess fat from the beef. Add the onions, green peppers, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the marinara sauce, additional Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Taste the sauce repeatedly and adjust the spices if necessary. I like to add 1 tablespoon of sweetener here (optional). Stir to combine.
- Fold in the ravioli. Adjust the heat on the stove to Low and place the lid on the skillet.
- Simmer for 10 minutes or until the ravioli is cooked through. Refer to the package instructions for cook time guidance. My ravioli states it needs to reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Open the pot every 3-4 minutes and stir to ensure the bottom of the pot does not scorch.
- Turn the heat off the pot. Remove the lid from the pot and add the grated mozzarella. Replace the lid for 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve and enjoy warm.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with additional herbs or grated cheese if desired.
- Adjust the quantity of the Italian seasoning based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg