Lazy Lasagna with Ravioli (Printable Version)

Ravioli, cheese, and marinara are layered and baked for a comforting, fuss-free Italian-inspired meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 1.5 pounds refrigerated cheese ravioli

→ Sauce

02 - 3 cups marinara sauce

→ Cheeses

03 - 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend ricotta cheese with dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the greased baking dish.
04 - Set half of the cheese ravioli in a single layer atop the sauce.
05 - Spoon and gently spread half of the ricotta filling over the ravioli.
06 - Top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
07 - Pour 1 cup of marinara sauce over the cheese-topped layer.
08 - Repeat layering with remaining ravioli, followed by the rest of the ricotta filling, mozzarella, Parmesan, and remaining marinara sauce. Reserve a portion of mozzarella for the final topping.
09 - Sprinkle reserved mozzarella cheese evenly across the top.
10 - Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
11 - Remove foil and continue to bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the top becomes bubbly and golden brown.
12 - Allow lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped basil if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients
  • Delivers all the classic flavors of lasagna with far less effort
  • Ready in under an hour
  • Customizable with your choice of ravioli and add-ins
  • Great for feeding a crowd or for make-ahead leftovers
02 -
  • Works with any ravioli filling use meat or spinach options for a twist
  • Vegetarian friendly if you choose cheese ravioli and check the sauce
  • Family favorite for picky eaters and perfect for potlucks
  • High in protein and calcium thanks to the cheesy layers
03 -
  • If your ravioli are very large give them a gentle squeeze so layers are even
  • Shredding mozzarella and Parmesan fresh guarantees better melt and flavor than pre-shredded
  • Do not skip letting it rest before serving or you will have messy slices trust me I learned that after my first gooey attempt

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