Homemade Beef Ravioli Bake

Steps

1. 1

   In a large skillet or pot, cook and brown the ground beef along with the diced green peppers and onions. Once the meat is browned, drain the excess fat.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic to the meat and vegetable mixture and cook until the veggies are soft and the garlic is fragrant.

3. 3

   Season the meat mixture with beef bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Creole seasoning.

4. 4

   Pour in 1.5 cups of beef broth and add the tomato paste. Stir and bring to a boil until the tomato paste is fully incorporated.

5. 5

   Stir in the tomato sauce (Prego) and a tablespoon of sugar to balance the acidity. Add a little more of the seasoning blend used for the meat to the sauce if desired.

6. 6

   Add the Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and creamy.

7. 7

   Add the frozen ravioli directly into the sauce. Simmer together for 4 to 6 minutes.

   Start 6-minute timer
8. 8

   Stir in a portion of the shredded Colby Jack cheese, but do not let it fully melt into the sauce before transferring.

9. 9

   Transfer the ravioli and sauce mixture to a baking dish. Top with the remaining Colby Jack cheese and dried or fresh parsley.

10. 10

    Preheat oven to 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)). Cover the dish and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened.

    Start 15-minute timer