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Easy Baked Ravioli Lasagna Recipe

5 from 62 reviews

This Easy Baked Ravioli Lasagna is a delicious twist on traditional lasagna, using cheese-filled ravioli layered with seasoned ground beef, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, this recipe simplifies preparation while delivering classic Italian flavors.

Ingredients

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Meat and Seasoning

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Sauce and Cheese

  • 1 25 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 20 oz package refrigerated cheese ravioli (Rana 4 Cheese Ravioli recommended)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the lasagna.
  2. Cook ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and Italian seasoning. Cook the beef until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
  3. Assemble lasagna: In a 9×9-inch baking dish, spread ¼ of the marinara sauce evenly on the bottom. Layer half of the ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. Add half of the cooked ground beef evenly on top, then sprinkle with ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Spoon another ¼ of the marinara sauce over the cheese layer. Add the remaining ravioli in a single layer, then top with the rest of the ground beef. Pour on the remaining marinara sauce. Finish by sprinkling the remaining 1½ cups of mozzarella cheese over the top layer.
  4. Bake: Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden.
  5. Rest and serve: Remove the lasagna from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This resting period helps the layers set, making it easier to slice and serve.

Notes

  • Make sure to break up the ground beef thoroughly while cooking to ensure even distribution in the lasagna.
  • Using refrigerated fresh ravioli provides a tender texture, but frozen ravioli can be substituted if thawed first.
  • Letting the dish rest after baking improves slicing and presentation.
  • You can add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top before baking for extra cheesy flavor.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or a plant-based meat alternative.

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