Easy Lasagna with Ravioli

Table of Contents

1. Why we love Ravioli Lasagna
2. Ravioli Lasagna Ingredients
3. How to make Ravioli Casserole with Meat
4. Baked Ravioli Lasagna substitutions and additions
5. How to serve Frozen Ravioli Lasagna
6. Storing Ravioli Lasagna Casserole
7. Easy Lasagna with Ravioli FAQs
8. More Recipes You’ll Love
9. JUMP TO RECIPE

Using ravioli instead of traditional lasagna noodles, this cheesy ravioli lasagna is baked to ooey gooey perfection. Ground beef is perfectly seasoned before being layered with spaghetti sauce, frozen ravioli, and plenty of cheese.

Why we love Ravioli Lasagna

EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE: This recipe gives you all the flavors and comfort of traditional lasagna with a fraction of the effort.

QUICK PREP: With frozen ravioli as the star ingredient, you can skip the time-consuming step of making pasta from scratch. It’s a time-saving hack that doesn’t compromise on taste.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Ravioli’s creamy and cheesy filling is a hit with kids and adults alike. It’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

This easy ravioli lasagna (sometimes called million-dollar lasagna) is the perfect quick meal for weeknight dinners. There is almost no prep, and the result is an amazing, cheesy, homemade meal that is full of flavor with only a handful of staple ingredients.

Ravioli Lasagna Ingredients

Ground beef and minced garlic infuse this lasagna dish with savory richness, while Italian seasoning adds Mediterranean-inspired herbs and spices.

The tomato sauce forms a flavorful base, and the star of the show, ravioli, offers creamy surprises in every bite, all crowned with gooey melted mozzarella cheese.

You’ll need:

• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
• 24-ounce jar of pasta sauce (or make your own tomato sauce)
• 25-ounce bag of square frozen ravioli
• 2 cups of mozzarella cheese

How to make Ravioli Casserole with Meat

Once you cook the beef, we will show you how to layer the ingredients to make this tasty dish.

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

STEP TWO: In a medium skillet, brown the ground beef with garlic and Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat.

STEP THREE: Reserve one cup of the spaghetti sauce and set it aside. Add the remaining sauce to the browned ground beef. Stir and heat through.

STEP FOUR: In the bottom of the pan, spread a half cup of the reserved spaghetti sauce.

STEP FIVE: Using one-third of the ravioli, make a single layer over the sauce.

STEP SIX: Next, top with half of the ground beef sauce mixture.

STEP SEVEN: Sprinkle with a half cup of mozzarella cheese.

STEP EIGHT: Next, make a single layer of the ravioli over the cheese.

STEP NINE: Add the rest of the ground beef on top of the ravioli.

STEP TEN: Sprinkle a half cup of mozzarella cheese.

STEP ELEVEN: Place the remaining ravioli on top.

STEP TWELVE: Top with the remaining half cup of reserved spaghetti sauce.

STEP THIRTEEN: Sprinkle with the remaining one cup of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.

STEP FOURTEEN: Bake the casserole at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

STEP FIFTEEN: Garnish and serve.

Baked Ravioli Lasagna substitutions and additions

MEAT: Add Italian sausage or pork to the ground beef, or you can even substitute the ground beef for ground pork or ground turkey.

CHEESE: Add ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, or cream cheese between the layers.

Or substitute smoked provolone, fontina cheese, or an Italian cheese blend for additional flavors.

SAUCE: Add a little Alfredo sauce to the mix to make it even creamier. Fresh/canned mushrooms or fresh/frozen spinach also make great additions to the marinara sauce.

For a zesty kick, add crushed red pepper flakes.

FRESH VS FROZEN: Substitute the frozen ravioli for fresh ravioli. 

How to serve Frozen Ravioli Lasagna

Top this delicious ravioli with parmesan cheese for an extra cheesy top.

Serve it with our Caesar salad and cheesy pull-apart bread, and you will have the ultimate comfort food meal.

Roasted vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or asparagus, make a yummy side.

On a warm day, serve this dish with a glass of freshly squeezed lemonade or a cold, crisp iced tea.

Lasagna lovers, make sure you also check out our easy lasagna casserole as well as our classic lasagna recipe. They’re both reader favorites.

Storing Ravioli Lasagna Casserole

Whether you’re planning to make it ahead of time or have some tasty leftovers, here’s the lowdown on storing and reheating your delicious creation.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftovers of this easy dinner recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

IN THE FREEZER: Freeze individual slices of leftovers for quick and simple meals later. You can warm them up in the microwave later.

MAKE-AHEAD: You can assemble this ravioli lasagna bake ahead of time and freeze it until you are ready to serve it.

Prep it and store it in a throw-away foil container (perfect for freezer cooking or giving away), or use a freezer-safe casserole dish with a lid or wrap tightly with foil.

If you’re reheating an entire pan of lasagna, you’ll want to bake for about 20 minutes (or until heated through) at 350°F.

REHEATING: To reheat your ravioli lasagna and restore its deliciousness, here are a few methods:

• OVEN: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the lasagna on an oven-safe dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for about 20-30 minutes, or until heated through. This method will give you that fresh-out-of-the-oven taste.
• MICROWAVE: For a quick individual serving, you can microwave a slice for two to three minutes, checking periodically to ensure it’s heated evenly. Covering it with a microwave-safe lid or a damp paper towel can help retain moisture.

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