by Blaine Howerton | NorthFortyNews.com
A restaurant-quality Italian classic—made with love, right at home.
There’s something about a bubbling casserole dish on a weeknight that makes a house feel like home. Last Thursday, between school drop-offs, work deadlines, and summer errands, I wasn’t sure what we would do for dinner. But in the back of our freezer was my secret weapon: Passanante’s premium cheese ravioli and ground beef—vacuum-sealed, portioned perfectly, and ready to go.
What followed was one of the easiest—and most delicious—dinners I’ve made this year: Ravioli Casserole, straight from Passanante’s recipe collection. It was the kind of meal that brought the whole family to the table with no complaints and full plates.
A New Kind of Convenience
I’ve said it before, and I’ll repeat it: this isn’t a meal kit. It’s not a grocery delivery. It’s restaurant-quality food, individually portioned, frozen at peak freshness, and delivered straight to your door. The quality is what first caught my attention, but what keeps me coming back is the simplicity, especially when cooking for a hungry household.
The Ravioli Casserole came together in 30 minutes, thanks to Passanante’s flavorful beef and pillowy cheese ravioli. All I had to do was brown the meat, add a jar of marinara, layer it with cooked ravioli and mozzarella in a casserole dish, and bake. No thawing. No waste. No “what’s for dinner?” stress.
Flavor That Speaks for Itself
The result? A family favorite that reminded me of the kind of baked pasta dish you’d expect from a rustic Italian kitchen. The ravioli held their shape beautifully. The beef had a richness that you don’t often find in store-bought options. And the kids asked for seconds—constantly the best review I could get.
More Than Just Dinner
I started the Publisher’s Plate series to explore and share ways busy families like mine can reclaim the joy of mealtime. Passanante’s Home Food Service makes that easier. They guarantee every product and back it with a commitment to health, nutrition, and sustainable sourcing. I can feed my family with confidence, knowing we’re getting more than convenience. We’re getting quality.
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Ravioli Casserole Recipe
(From Passanante’s Home Food Service)
Ingredients:
- Passanante’s cheese ravioli (1.5 lbs, cooked)
- Passanante’s ground beef (1 lb)
- 1 jar of marinara sauce (24 oz)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: chopped basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Add marinara sauce to the beef, and stir to combine.
- In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the cooked ravioli, followed by half of the beef mixture and half of the cheese.
- Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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