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Ravioli Bake

April 24, 2026 by dinnertonight

This easy weeknight recipe is perfect for busy families—just layer, bake, and enjoy a warm, cheesy meal that tastes like comfort food without the hassle. With familiar flavors and pasta that even picky eaters love, it’s a kid-friendly win that’s sure to make it into your regular dinner rotation.


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 medium white onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 28 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 15 ounce can no salt added tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian herb blend
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 20 ounce package 3 cheese ravioli thawed if frozen
  • 1/3 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees F.
  2. In a pot, sauté the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, herb blend, sugar, salt and water. Cook until spices are blended and sauce is heated through.
  4. In a 9x13 inch casserole dish, spoon half of the sauce mixture into the bottom in an even layer.
  5. Arranged the raviolis in an even layer on top of the sauce.
  6. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  7. Bake covered in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the raviolis are cooked and everything reaches an internal temperature of 165 Degrees F.
  8. Remove and top with fresh parsley, serve.
Recipe Notes

Ravioli Bake Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup (188g) 12 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 250 mg 11 % Total Carbohydrate 24 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 8 g Added Sugars 1 g 2 % Protein 14 g Vitamin D 0.1 mcg 0 % Calcium 160 mg 10 % Iron 2.5 mg 15 % Potassium 630 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, casserole, pasta, ravioli

Spaghetti with Ground Beef

June 26, 2025 by dinnertonight

A classic recipe fit for two! This paired down recipe helps reduce food waste but provides the same amount of comfort and flavor!

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound ground beef 3% fat
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic chopped
  • 15 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 6 ounce can no salt added tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 6 ounces dried spaghetti
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  1. In large skilled add ground beef, onion and garlic and cook on medium high heat until meat is brown.
  2. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, oregano, salt and sugar to the meat mixture and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Fill a large pot with water and start on the stove to boil. Once boiling add dried pasta and cook according to package directions
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir until its combine. Enjoy!
  5. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe Notes

Spaghetti Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 cups (389g) servings per container 3 Amount per serving Calories 410 % Daily Value Total Fat 3 g 4 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 45 mg 15 % Sodium 500 mg 22 % Total Carbohydrate 66 g 24 % Dietary Fiber 8 g 29 % Total Sugars 15 g Added Sugars 2 g 4 % Protein 27 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 34 mg 2 % Iron 7 mg 40 % Potassium 1268 mg 25 %

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