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This Ravioli Lasagna recipe features layers of cheese ravioli, meat sauce, shredded cheese, and ricotta. Serve with cheesy garlic bread and a salad for an easy weeknight dinner.
If you love lasagna but want something a bit different, this ravioli lasagna is the perfect compromise. It has all the elements of lasagna but uses cheese ravioli instead of lasagna noodles. I think it’s a little easier to assemble and the ravioli add a little extra something to make this a family.
Why You’ll Love This Ravioli Lasagna Recipe
Here are a few reasons why I love this recipe.
- Two favorites in one. This recipe is a combination of baked ravioli and classic lasagna. Both of those dishes are hits in my house so it’s no surprise that this ravioli lasagna is too.
- Perfect for busy weeknights. Using jars of marinara sauce and frozen ravioli makes this lasagna super easy to prepare. There are just a few hands-on steps and then the over does the rest.
- Great for leftovers. This recipe makes enough that we usually have some leftovers, which are great for lunch the next day or two. Or you can pop them in the freezer for a future dinner!
What You’ll Need
This recipe is made with many classic lasagna ingredients, just swapping the noodles for ravioli. You can find the exact measurements in the recipe card below.
- Sausage – I used mild pork sausage in this ravioli lasagna but feel free to use Italian sausage or spicy sausage to customize the flavor.
- Spices – Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Marinara sauce – I used jarred marinara sauce to keep things extra quick and easy but feel free to use homemade marinara sauce if you have some on hand or the extra time to make it.
- Cheese ravioli – Frozen or refrigerated ravioli both work in this recipe.
- Ricotta cheese – A classic lasagna ingredient! Adds flavor and texture to this recipe.
- Cheese – A mixture of parmesan and mozzarella or provolone. Freshly shredded works best for this recipe.
- Fresh basil – Garnish.
How To Make Ravioli Lasagna
Here’s an overview of how to make lasagna with ravioli. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the printable version of the instructions.
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a pan with cooking spray.
- Make the sauce. Brown the sausage over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces. Add the Italian seasoning, pepper, and marinara. Simmer for 3-5 minutes then give it a taste. Add salt if needed.
- Assemble. Add 1/3 of the meat sauce to the bottom of the pan. Top with a layer of ravioli, 1/3 of the ricotta, and 1/3 of the mozzarella. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, ending with the shredded cheese.
- Bake. Cover the pan with foil. Bake for 30 minutes then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the lasagna is bubbling.
- Enjoy. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil and a bit of parmesan cheese.
Tips & Variations
Here are a few tips for making ravioli lasagna, as well as a few ways to customize the recipe.
- Try other meat. I really love the flavor sausage adds to this recipe, but feel free to use any ground meat such as ground beef or turkey.
- Only add the salt if needed. Marinara sauce on its own can be pretty salty, so make sure you taste the sauce before adding the salt. You may find it’s salty enough by itself.
- Try it with cottage cheese. When I was young, we didn’t have access to ricotta cheese, so my mom would use an equal amount of cottage cheese in its place. The texture is a little different, but it does the job.
- Use jarred sauce. If you’re in a big hurry, you can use jarred meat sauce instead of cooking the sausage and adding the marinara. I do like being able to control the flavor completely, though, and it only takes a few minutes.
- Try other ravioli flavors. Feel free to experiment with different types of ravioli in this recipe. Spinach and cheese ravioli, mushroom ravioli, or even meat ravioli would all be great.
What To Serve It With
I usually serve ravioli lasagna with a side of cheesy garlic bread or my copycat Olive Garden breadsticks. Regular crusty bread would work too. You just want something to soak up all the cheesy sauce! I also like to start the meal with a fresh garden salad or wedge salad.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Fridge. Store leftover ravioli lasagna in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can either cover the baking dish with foil or plastic or transfer the leftovers to an airtight container.
- Freezer. Leftovers can also be frozen in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Reheat. Reheat leftovers in the oven, covered with foil, at 350F until heated through. Individual servings can also be reheated in the microwave.
More Easy Dinner Ideas
- Chicken Taco Soup
- Mexican Casserole
- Grilled Cheese Burrito (Taco Bell Copycat)
- Chicken Parmesan Casserole
- Fiesta Chicken
Ravioli Lasagna
This Ravioli Lasagna recipe features layers of cheese ravioli, meat sauce, shredded cheese, and ricotta. Serve with cheesy garlic bread and a salad for an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 9 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound mild pork sausage
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 jars marinara sauce 24-ounce each
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional
- 24 ounces cheese ravioli chilled or frozen
- 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella or Provolone cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage and break into small pieces. (You may need to add a splash or two of vegetable oil if it sticks too much.)
- Once browned, add in the Italian seasoning, black pepper and the marinara sauce.
- Stir to mix and simmer on low for 3-5 minutes. Taste and if it needs salt, add the ¼ teaspoon of salt. Otherwise, omit.
- Add 1/3 of the meat sauce to the bottom of the 9×13 pan.
- Add a layer of Ravioli on top of the meat sauce.
- Add 1/3 of the Ricotta to the top of the ravioli. (Don’t worry if it looks skimpy, it will all melt together.)
- Add 1/3 of the shredded Mozzarella to this layer.
- Repeat this process for the next two levels ending with shredded cheese.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the lasagna is bubbling.
- Allow to cool and set up before serving with fresh minced basil and a sprinkling of fresh parmesan.
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Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1176mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 9mg
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