Ravioli Lasagna Bake
This ravioli lasagna bake is the coziest, cheesiest, easiest lasagna shortcut. Frozen cheese ravioli gets layered with Italian sausage marinara, herby ricotta and mozzarella, then baked until hot, bubbly and golden. This ravioli lasagna has all the flavor of the classic with none of the fuss, and it is freezer friendly too.
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Why You’ll Love This Ravioli Lasagna
- No boiling noodles.
- Frozen ravioli shortcut.
- Cheesy, saucy layers.
- Freezer friendly.
Ingredients for Ravioli Lasagna Bake
The Meat Sauce
Italian sausage, marinara sauce, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
The Layers
Frozen cheese ravioli, whole milk ricotta mixed with chopped parsley, shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
Swap note: Use ground beef or turkey instead of sausage, or skip the meat for a vegetarian bake.
How to Make Ravioli Lasagna
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish. Stir the ricotta and parsley together.
Step 2: Make the sauce
Brown the sausage, drain the grease, then stir in the marinara, garlic powder and Italian seasoning and simmer 5 minutes.
Step 3: Layer
Layer meat sauce, a single layer of frozen ravioli, dollops of ricotta and mozzarella. Repeat, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Step 4: Bake
Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes until hot, bubbly and golden.
Step 5: Rest
Rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving and top with fresh herbs.
Carly’s Expert Tips
- No need to thaw the ravioli; it cooks in the oven.
- Single ravioli layers cook most evenly.
- Rest before cutting so it holds together.
- Broil 1 to 2 minutes for extra golden cheese.
Make It Your Own
- Beef: Use ground beef instead of sausage.
- Spinach: Add spinach to the ricotta.
- Vodka sauce: Use vodka sauce instead of marinara.
- Mushroom ravioli: Use mushroom or spinach ravioli.
Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: Assemble, cover tightly and freeze unbaked up to 3 months. Bake from frozen at 375°F covered for 45 minutes, then uncovered 15 to 20 minutes.
What to Serve With Ravioli Lasagna
Serve with garlic bread, a Caesar salad or Bread Dipping Oil and crusty bread.
Storing and Reheating
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat covered at 350°F until hot.
What People Ask About Ravioli Lasagna
Do I need to cook the ravioli first?
No. Frozen ravioli cooks in the oven.
Can I use ground beef?
Yes. Ground beef works great.
Can I freeze ravioli lasagna?
Yes. Freeze unbaked up to 3 months.
What size pan do I need?
A 9×13 baking dish.
Ravioli Lasagna Bake
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Stir ricotta and chopped parsley together. Set aside.
- Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat and drain excess grease.
- Stir in marinara, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Start layering: meat sauce, a single layer of frozen ravioli, dollops of ricotta, and mozzarella.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and golden.
- Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Top with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
- To make ahead, assemble the casserole, cover tightly, and freeze unbaked for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen at 375°F covered for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly.
so easy and that last tip to put it on broil to brown that cheese a bit…definitely do it!