Ravioli Lasagna
Ravioli Lasagna Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines two Italian favorites - lasagna and ravioli. This cheesy and hearty meal features layers of meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and tender ravioli, all baked to perfection.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Casserole dish (9x13 inches)
- Cooking utensils (spatula, spoon)
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground Italian sausage
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 jar 32 oz. marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package 20-25 oz. ravioli, fresh or frozen (about 30 ravioli)
- 15 oz. ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- Fresh Italian parsley or basil to garnish chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the sausage and ground beef. Drain off any rendered fat.
- Add in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powder, red pepper flakes, sugar (optional), and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer 1/3 of the meat sauce and completely cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Add ravioli in a single layer and spread half of the ricotta cheese over the ravioli layer.
- Top with another 1/3 of the meat sauce. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over the meat sauce.
- Add another layer of ravioli over the cheese layer. Spread the remaining half of the ricotta cheese in a single layer over the ravioli.
- Add the last of the meat sauce over the ricotta layer and top with the other 1 cup of mozzarella and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
[Optional]
- Broil at 450°F for 2-3 minutes or until cheese has browned.
- Garnish with optional parsley or basil, dish, and serve hot.