Here’s an easy, crowd-pleasing Ravioli Lasagna recipe 🍝
(No boiling noodles, very simple.)
Ravioli Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 (25 oz) package frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (optional but recommended)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook meat (if using) in a skillet until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat. Stir in pasta sauce.
- Assemble layers in a greased 9×13 baking dish:
- Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom.
- Add a single layer of frozen ravioli.
- Spoon ricotta (if using) over ravioli.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Add sauce.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used, ending with sauce and cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Variations
- Vegetarian: Add spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Alfredo version: Use Alfredo sauce and chicken ravioli.
- Extra cheesy: Mix mozzarella and provolone.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or spicy sausage.
Make-Ahead Tip
Assemble, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
If you want, I can give you a slow-cooker version, air fryer mini version, or help you scale it for a party 😊
