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Ravioli Lasagn

Ravioli Lasagna

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 peaples

Ingredients
  

  • 2 20 oz packages cheese ravioli, fresh or frozen
  • 2 24 oz jars marinara sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh basil for garnish optional

Instructions
 

Meat Sauce Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion until meat is no longer pink (8-10 minutes).
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
  • Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Cheese Mixture

  • In a medium bowl, combine:
  • Ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper
  • Mix well until combined

Assembly

  • 1 - In a 9x13 inch baking dish:
  • Spread 1 cup meat sauce on bottom
  • Layer half of the ravioli
  • Spread half of the ricotta mixture
  • Add half of remaining meat sauce
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella
  • 2 - Repeat layers:
  • Remaining ravioli
  • Remaining ricotta mixture
  • Remaining meat sauce
  • Remaining mozzarella
  • Remaining Parmesan

Baking

  • Cover with foil (spray foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking to cheese)
  • Bake covered for 30 minutes
  • Remove foil and bake additional 15 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden
  • Let rest 10-15 minutes before serving
  • Garnish with fresh basil if desired

Notes

Make Ahead & Storage

  • Make Ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance, cover and refrigerate. Add 10-15 minutes to baking time if cooking from cold.
  • Freeze: Cover well and freeze unbaked for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before baking.
  • Leftovers: Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Variations

  • Use different ravioli flavors (spinach, mushroom, etc.)
  • Substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for beef
  • Add sautéed vegetables (mushrooms, spinach, zucchini)
  • Use different cheese combinations
  • Make it vegetarian by omitting meat and using vegetable-filled ravioli

Tips

  • No need to boil ravioli first - they'll cook in the sauce
  • Let rest before serving to make cutting easier
  • Use fresh ravioli for best texture
  • Don't skip the egg in ricotta mixture - it helps bind the cheese layer

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 650
  • Protein: 35g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fat: 28g
Keyword Ravioli Lasagna