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Easy Frozen Ravioli Bake Casserole (Ravioli Lasagna)

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Make this simple baked ravioli casserole for a quick, comforting weeknight dinner. It uses frozen ravioli to create a cheesy, layered pasta dish similar to lasagna with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (20 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
  • 4 cups marinara sauce (or vodka sauce)
  • 1 pound ground beef (optional, cooked and drained)
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. If using ground beef, cook it in a skillet until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until fully combined.
  4. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. If using ground beef, sprinkle half of the cooked beef over the ravioli layer.
  6. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the ravioli layer. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  7. Spoon another 1 cup of marinara sauce over the cheese layer.
  8. Repeat the layers: remaining ravioli, remaining ground beef (if using), remaining ricotta mixture, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  9. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
  10. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  11. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
  12. Let the baked ravioli casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute frozen meat ravioli or spinach ravioli for cheese ravioli.
  • For a shortcut, use a jarred meat sauce instead of plain marinara.
  • This dish freezes well; assemble the casserole completely, cover tightly, and freeze before baking. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking, adding about 10 minutes to the covered bake time.

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