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Lazy Ravioli Lasagna Recipe

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This easy ravioli lasagna layers cheese-filled ravioli with savory beef marinara, creamy ricotta, and plenty of melted mozzarella. Assemble it in a casserole dish, bake until bubbly, and serve a comforting Italian-inspired dinner with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

Beef Marinara

  • 1 pound lean ground beef, cooked and drained of fat
  • 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce, divided

Cheese Filling

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Layers and Topping

  • 30 ounces packaged cheese ravioli
  • 1 (8-ounce) package mozzarella cheese
  • Cooking spray, for the casserole dish
  • Chopped parsley, optional garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the dish.

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

  2. Brown the beef.

    Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon. Drain off any excess fat.

  3. Make the beef marinara.

    Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked beef, reserving ¾ cup of sauce for the bottom of the casserole dish. Simmer the beef and sauce over low heat for 5 minutes while you prepare the cheese mixture.

  4. Start the ravioli layers.

    Spread the reserved ¾ cup of marinara over the bottom of the prepared dish. Arrange half of the ravioli in an even layer; a little overlapping is fine.

  5. Mix the ricotta filling.

    In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.

  6. Assemble the casserole.

    Spread half of the beef marinara over the first ravioli layer. Spoon all of the ricotta mixture over the sauce and smooth it into an even layer, then sprinkle with half of the mozzarella. Add the remaining ravioli, followed by the rest of the beef marinara and the remaining mozzarella.

  7. Bake until bubbly.

    Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is browned and bubbling. Serve hot with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

  • Use packaged cheese ravioli as directed in the recipe; if using frozen ravioli, check the package instructions and allow extra baking time if needed.
  • Cook and drain the ground beef before adding it to the sauce to prevent excess grease in the casserole.
  • Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving so the layers are easier to portion.
  • Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese just before serving, if desired.

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