Ravioli Lasagna
Say hello to one of my longtime favorite shortcut recipes — ravioli lasagna.
We’re all big lasagna fans here in our house. But let’s be real, layering up a pan of classic lasagna is a labor of love, and one that rarely seems to fit into my schedule in this season of life with two kids. Ravioli lasagna, however, couldn’t be easier!
Simply sauté a big pan of Italian sausage, onion and garlic and combine with your favorite marinara to make a quick meat sauce. (Or you can skip the sausage and keep this recipe vegetarian.) Layer the sauce in a baking dish with frozen tortellini (no need to thaw), ricotta and lots of mozzarella. Pop the pan in the oven and bake until the mix is hot and bubbly. Then top with extra Parmesan and fresh basil and dive on in. The ravioli swap magically provides all of the textures and flavors we all love in traditional lasagna without all of the work. And when layered with all of these classic ingredients tastes absolutely delicious.
Feel free to use whatever flavor of ravioli and marinara sauce that you love best. And if you’d like to toss in some extra veggies or greens, by all means, go for it. This recipe is incredibly flexible and reliable. So the next time you’re at the store, pop a few bags of frozen ravioli in your cart and let’s make a big pan of “lasagna” together!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (28-ounce) jars good-quality marinara sauce
- 2 (25-ounce) packages frozen ravioli
- 1 (15-ounce) package ricotta cheese
- 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
- toppings: freshly-grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
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