Ravioli Lasagna

Ravioli Lasagna is classic lasagna without all the work! Layers of cheese ravioli, ricotta filling, and meat sauce all baked together. It's quick enough for a weeknight dinner and so delicious!

I love when there's a shortcut for a recipe that usually involves a lot of time, dishes, and effort. And this ravioli lasagna is exactly that.

There's no boiling noodles which means you're not only saving time but now you don't have a pot and a colander to wash! With this recipe, you are just putting frozen ravioli straight into the pan.

Besides that, it's just mixing up the ricotta filling (3 ingredients) and browning the meat for the meat sauce!

It'll be on the table in less than an hour. And if you need to make it the night before, I've got the instructions for that below!

Lasagna is a favorite (and frequently requested) dinner in my house and my 14 year old said this ravioli lasagna is even better than my usual lasagna.

Ingredients

• Ricotta - this recipe calls for a fairly classic lasagna filling made with ricotta cheese. It adds the perfect creaminess to the lasagna.
• Parmesan cheese - this adds the nutty flavor of Parmesan and a nice saltiness.
• Egg - this helps the ricotta mixture set and not all ooze out as soon as you cut into the lasagna.
• Ground beef - you could use ground turkey or ground chicken if you prefer.
• Onion - any color.
• Garlic - you can use fresh or the jarred garlic. You could also use garlic powder if you don't have either one.
• Pasta sauce - use your favorite store-bought sauce or homemade recipe.
• Italian seasoning - if you don't have it, any mix of oregano, basil, thyme, marjoram, and/or rosemary will do.
• Cheese ravioli - frozen or refrigerated. I based this recipe on frozen (and didn't defrost) so if you use the refrigerated ravioli, you may not need to bake it for the full 30 minutes.
• Mozzarella cheese - you can't have lasagna without mozzarella! This is getting melted on top at the very end of baking.

How To Make Ravioli Lasagna

• Make ricotta filling. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Mix until well combined.
• Cook beef. Cook beef and diced onion over medium-high heat until no pink remains and the onion has softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, just 30 seconds.
• Add. Stir in pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

• Prep. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan.
• Layer. Lay half of the ravioli in the bottom of the pan. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the ravioli. Spread half of the pasta sauce over the ricotta.
• Repeat. Repeat with remaining ravioli, ricotta mixture, and pasta sauce.
• Cover. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
• Top. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese is melted, about 10 more minutes.

How Long Is It Good For?

Ravioli lasagna will be good for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Make sure to store it in an airtight container.

When you are ready to serve it, you can reheat it in the microwave.

Can You Make It Ahead?

Yes! If you need to assemble this the night before, you definitely can. Go ahead and layer it in the pan and then cover it tightly and put it in the refrigerator.

The next day, bake as instructed!

Can You Freeze It?

You can freeze ravioli lasagna for up to 3 months. If you have leftovers, let them cool and transfer to an airtight container and place in freeze. When you are ready to serve it, let it sit in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave.

If you want to freeze a full, unbaked ravioli lasagna, I would assemble it in a disposable pan, cover tightly, and place in the freezer. When you are ready to bake it, you can let it sit overnight in the fridge and then bake. Or if you forget to take it out of the freezer, just extend the baking time until it's bubbly and the ravioli have cooked.

What To Serve With It?

I always serve a bagged Caesar salad with lasagna. Makes things so easy and everyone loves a Caesar salad. Any salad kit will work though!

If you want an easy bread, cheesy garlic crescent rolls and cheesy breadsticks are favorites that start with store-bought dough!

More Pasta Recipes

• Cajun Shrimp Pasta
• Baked Feta Pasta
• Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Tortellini
• Baked Spaghetti
• Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells

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