Description
This Ravioli Lasagna is a comforting and easy-to-make Italian-inspired casserole that layers fresh or frozen cheese ravioli with marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. It’s a delightful twist on traditional lasagna, perfect for a hearty family dinner or a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cheese ravioli
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish to prevent the lasagna from sticking.
- Heat Sauce: Warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring in the dried Italian herbs to enhance the flavor.
- First Layer: Spread a layer of the marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Then add half of the ravioli, dollop half of the ricotta cheese evenly over the ravioli, and sprinkle half of both the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses on top.
- Second Layer: Repeat the layering process with the remaining ravioli, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Finish with a top layer of marinara sauce and the leftover cheeses to create a flavorful, cheesy crust.
- Baking: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes to cook the ravioli and meld the flavors. Then remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen ravioli can be used; if using frozen, no need to thaw before assembling.
- For added flavor, consider adding cooked spinach or ground meat in between the layers.
- Rest the lasagna for 5 minutes after baking to allow it to set for easier serving.
- If you prefer a crispier top, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking uncovered, watching closely to prevent burning.
