4.7 from 9 votes
Ravioli Lasagna
Hearty, comforting Ravioli Lasagna is what cheesy dreams are made of! Get ready to fall in love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 550 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 8 oz. mozzarella cheese about 2 ½ cups
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Tomato Basil Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ large yellow onion diced
- 6-8 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes in puree
- 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 1-3 teaspoons granulated sugar to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Add later:
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
- ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil chopped (may sub 1 tablespoon dry)
Ravioli Filling:
- 2 pound frozen ravioli I like spinach and mozzarella
- 1 ½ cups ricotta
- ½ cup basil pesto
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to plate with a slotted spoon.
- To the remaining grease, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium high heat. Add onion and saute for 5-8 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and saute 1 minute. Stir in all of the remaining “Tomato Basil Sauce” ingredients EXCEPT milk fresh basil and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add all of the Ravioli Filling ingredients to a large bowl and toss until ravioli is evenly coated.
- After sauce has simmered 10 minutes, stir in 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan and fresh basil to Tomato Basil Sauce. Stir until well combined.
- Spread ½ cup of Tomato Basil Sauce in lightly greased 9x13 casserole dish. Layer 1/2 of the Ravioli Filling, 1/2 of the Meat, 1/2 of remaining sauce and 1/2 of the mozzarella. Repeat layers. Top with ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until ravioli is cooked through then remove foil and broil cheese until golden.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
550kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
1289mg
(54%)
Potassium
548mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
975IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
10.1mg
(11%)
Calcium
352mg
(35%)
Iron
10.6mg
(59%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1289mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 548mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 975IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 10.1mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 352mg | 35% |
| Iron | 10.6mg | 59% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.