This meatball casserole is dripping with fresh mozzarella cheese and loaded to the max with tender, savory meatballs!
So, let’s talk about something very near and dear to my heart, shall we?
Cheese.
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You guys, I have a problem. I buy pounds (and pounds and pounds) of cheese at the store every week. Aaaaand, we eat it all.
I put cheese on everything.
So! I made a cheesy ravioli meatball skillet. There is cheese in the ravioli and cheese coating the whole dish. Because, yes. Cheese.
In addition to my obsession with cheese, I also have a sordid love affair going on with the all mighty meatball. I love meatballs! Remember my buffalo chicken meatball sandwiches? Gah. I make those meatballs all the time. So good!
But, obviously, I don’t always have time to be making my meatballs from scratch. I have zippity zero problems with the bags of frozen meatballs at the grocery store. In fact, I think they’re extra rad, so long as you get a good quality. I mean, there are a ton of uses for them and they’re easy to the peasy.
When a nice lady from Casa Di Bertacchi asked if I’d be interested in creating a recipe featuring their tender, all beef meatballs that are flavored with Italian spices and, of course, some Romano cheese, I said yes, please. Ship me all the meatballs. Everything you’ve got. I want them in my freezer. Chop chop.
So, I only actually got one bag of their meatballs, which is totally okay, because they come in SIX POUND BAGS, which is fabulous. You’ll have plenty of meatballs just ready and waiting for you to put them to use in all kinds of yummy ways! You can find them at Sam’s Club for less than $15 a bag.
These meatballs are good all year long, of course, but I especially love meatball dishes in the fall and winter. They’re so cozy. Aaaaand, they even have a gluten free version.
So, I made a cheesy skillet dinner that is bursting with fresh ravioli and savory meatballs. You guys are going to love everything about this dish. Especially all the melty mozzarella cheese topping everything!
Meatball Casserole with Cheese Ravioli
Ingredients
- 1 pound refrigerated cheese ravioli
- 1 pound Casa meatballs
- 1 25 ounce jar pasta sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh Mozzarella pearls
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the ravioli according to package directions.
- While the ravioli is cooking, heat a deep 10-12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the pan, pour in the sauce and stir in the garlic. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the meatballs are warmed through.
- Stir the cooked ravioli into the skillet with the meatballs and sauce. Stir gently to coat the ravioli in the sauce.
- Top with the mozzarella pearls. Turn the heat to low, cover, and let sit for 3 minutes or until the mozzarella has melted.
- Serve immediately, topped with the grated Parmesan and basil.
Nutrition Information:
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Huge thanks to Casa for sponsoring this recipe! As always, all opinions are my own.
Dr. Cadieux says
Made this dish last night. It was so easy to prepare, and it went over big with my husband. Only change I made, I used my own homemade sauce which is similar to the one in this recipe. Thanks, for another good meal!
But always brush your teeth after each meal ๐
Stephanie M says
I’m sorry that I can’t complete all the options available for the Casa Meatball contest. We enjoy them!
My Facebook page is my advocacy page for RSD, MS, IBS, FMS, CFS, and Chronic Pain Issues. In addition to the email address is different.
Thank you for the opportunity!!
Stephanie M says
My family loves meatballs, we were crushed when we had to go gluten-free. But yeah! ! We found gluten-free meatballs with Casa, you can’t tell the difference.
I use meat 3-4 a week as a foundation to the meal, however we have 1 meal like the Meatball Casserole with all the gooey, stretchy cheese. I have to make two casseroles just so everyone can get their meal and I can freeze one for later, hopefully.
Karly says
@Stephanie M,
Yay! I have to agree…I had no idea they were gluten free until I saw it on the package…they’re delish!
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
You put cheese on it and I’ll eat it. That’s a rule in life, but THIS? This looks amazing!!!!!
fabiola@notjustbaked says
I am so seriously hungry now, and that cheese! Mmmmm….
Kristen says
This is a brilliant creation – can’t get over all that yummy cheese!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
My family would go nuts for this dinner!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I think I have the same love affair with cheese. . and now I live in Wisconsin, America’s dairyland and WI cheese is everywhere . . it’s like I’ve come home! ๐ anyway. . LOVE this meatball casserole. . it has everything I love. . gorgeous and delicious! Pinned!!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
Karly this looks fabulous! I’m so making this tonight.
Karly says
@Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog,
Hope you enjoy it!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
@Karly, Ok I don’t usually come back and comment on a recipe again but this recipe is amazing, Karly. I made it with gluten-free ravioli and meatballs (because we have to) and it was phenomenal. It was so good I don’t even care if I spelled that wrong. My two-year-old hasn’t had anything to eat other than fruit snacks and apples for days and she had thirds. THIRDS. She doesn’t even eat sauce and she still ate it. This is a winner winner ravioli dinner. Love it!
Karly says
@Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog,
Yay!! So glad to hear that! Picky toddler approved. ๐
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I love everything about this skillet So comforting!
Josh says
Amazing! My 7 year old, the pickiest eater ever, never finishes a meal. She had fourths of this. FOURTHS! Four helpings, in her belly. I’m beside myself with excitement. Great recipe!
Karly says
@Josh,
Yay! I’m so glad you stopped back by to tell me that and I’m so happy your 4 year old found a dish she likes! ๐
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Holy cheese! I guess that makes us blog sisters since all of my readers know I have a huge addiction to cheese!! Popping over from Ms. Toody Goo Shoes’ post today.
Pinning this!!
Joanne says
I always knew you and I were cheese soulmates.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Cheese really is the best. This casserole looks amazing. Pass the cheesy pot my way.