Easy Ravioli Lasagna
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
841 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Ravioli Lasagna
Description
Easy Ravioli Lasagna starts with cooking and crumbling Italian sausage, then mixing it with marinara, crushed tomatoes, and Italian seasoning to create a robust meat sauce. The casserole dish is prepared by spreading sauce on the bottom, layering ravioli, dollops of ricotta cheese, more sauce, and shredded mozzarella before repeating the layers. This layering imitates traditional lasagna but uses ravioli as the pasta component for convenience.
Baked at 350°F for 30-40 minutes, the dish develops bubbly, golden cheese on top. The combination of seasoned sausage with creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella results in a hearty and satisfying casserole with varying textures from soft ravioli to browned cheese edges.
Garnishing with fresh basil adds a bright, herbal note just before serving. This lasagna variation is suitable for family dinners or gatherings where ease and rich flavor combine. It pairs well with green salads or garlic bread to round out the meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 20-25 ounces ravioli fresh or frozen
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2-3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- basil fresh, to garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble the sausage over medium heat. Drain well.
- Add the marinara sauce and crushed tomatoes. Add Italian seasoning.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the edges of a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Spoon about a half cup of the sauce into the pan and spread it all around the bottom.
- Layer half of the ravioli on top in a single layer.
- Spread half of the ricotta over the top of the ravioli (do your best, it doesn't need to be perfect).
- Top with half of the remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle with about 1 cup of mozzarella.
- Repeat the layers: all the remaining ravioli, ricotta, sauce, and another cup or more of mozzarella.
- Bake at 350 for about 30-40 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. You can broil it for the last minute if you love crispy cheese on top.
- Garnish with fresh basil and dig in!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 841 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 841kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 680mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1073IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 396mg | 40% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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