Ravioli Lasagna

Get ready to simplify your weeknights without sacrificing flavor with our incredible Ravioli Lasagna recipe! This ingenious dish takes all the comforting layers of a classic lasagna and streamlines the process by using convenient ravioli instead of traditional pasta sheets. It’s the perfect solution for busy evenings when you crave a hearty, cheesy, Italian-inspired meal but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen.

The recipe combines tender, cheesy ravioli with a rich marinara or meat sauce, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan. The ravioli can be used frozen, which saves time. The recipe guides you through creating a flavorful sauce, whether it’s a meat sauce with Italian sausage, onion, and garlic, or a vegetarian option. Layer the sauce in a baking dish with frozen tortellini, ricotta, and mozzarella. The ravioli provides the textures and flavors of traditional lasagna with less effort. When baked, the layers meld into a cheesy, saucy dish.

Whether feeding a crowd or for a cozy dinner, this Ravioli Lasagna recipe offers the goodness of lasagna with less prep. This is a delicious, hearty meal that’s easy to make and enjoy!

Ingredients

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook ravioli according to directions.

Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes and oregano, and cook for 10 minutes on low heat, until thickened.

Remove from heat.

In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, and Parmesan and stir until smooth.

Add 1/4 cup of sauce to the bottom of an 8 inch round or oval backing dish.

Top with half of the ravioli, all of the ricotta mixture, half of the remaining sauce, and then half of the mozzarella cheese.

Top with remaining ravioli, sauce, and then mozzarella cheese.

Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, until bubbly. Uncover and cook for additional 10 minutes or until mozzarella is browned to your liking.

Let cool for 5 minutes before spooning and serving.