Description
Creamy, cheesy ravioli lasagna merges classic Italian comfort with modern convenience. Rich layers of store-bought ravioli and melted cheese create a quick, satisfying meal sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package refrigerated ravioli (2530 pieces, cheese or meat)
- 2 cups (473 ml) marinara sauce
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (226 grams) ricotta cheese
Cheese Topping:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F (190°C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with non-stick cooking spray to prevent adherence.
- Create a foundational layer of marinara sauce across the bottom of the dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Strategically position frozen or fresh ravioli in a uniform arrangement, covering the sauce completely.
- Distribute ricotta cheese evenly across the ravioli layer, creating a creamy texture foundation.
- Sprinkle generous amounts of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the ricotta, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Enhance the flavor profile by dusting Italian seasoning across the cheese layer.
- Repeat the layering process – sauce, ravioli, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasoning – until ingredients are exhausted.
- Conclude the layering with a final lavish coating of marinara sauce and a crowning layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil, protecting the delicate ingredients from direct heat.
- Bake for 25 minutes, maintaining consistent oven temperature.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the surface transforms into a golden, bubbling masterpiece.
- Allow the lasagna to rest and slightly cool for 5-7 minutes, enabling easier cutting and setting of layers.
- Slice into portions and optionally garnish with fresh basil leaves for a vibrant presentation.
- Serve immediately while maintaining optimal warmth and melted cheese consistency.
Notes
- Customize ravioli type to match personal taste preferences, such as cheese, spinach, or meat-filled varieties for added flavor complexity.
- Opt for no-boil or pre-cooked ravioli to streamline preparation and reduce overall cooking time.
- Use low-moisture mozzarella to prevent excess liquid and maintain a firm, appetizing texture in the final dish.
- Experiment with homemade marinara or premium jarred sauce to elevate the overall taste profile of the lasagna.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg