Shortcut Ravioli Lasagna
This shortcut ravioli lasagna is an easy, cheesy baked pasta made with store-bought ravioli, rich meat sauce, and layers of melty mozzarella. It delivers all the classic lasagna flavors with half the work—perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 40 MINS
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: BAKED
- Cuisine: American, ITALIAN INSPIRED
Ingredients
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1 (25 oz) bag cheese ravioli (frozen or refrigerated)
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1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
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1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
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1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes (optional, for extra sauce)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
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Fresh basil leaves, torn
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Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
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Cook the meat:
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage. Drain excess grease. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. -
Make the sauce:
Stir in marinara and crushed tomatoes. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–10 minutes until thick and saucy. -
Layer the lasagna:
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Spread a layer of sauce on the bottom
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Add a layer of ravioli
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Dollop ricotta over top
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Sprinkle mozzarella
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Repeat layers until ingredients are used
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Top it off:
Finish with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. -
Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden. -
Finish:
Sprinkle with torn basil, extra Parmesan, and red pepper flakes before serving. Let rest 5–10 minutes.
Notes
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No need to thaw frozen ravioli—just add a few extra minutes to bake time
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Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor
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Use hot Italian sausage for a spicy kick
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Letting it rest helps it slice cleanly
Find it online: https://www.firsthomelovelife.com/shortcut-ravioli-lasagna/