ravioli lasagna

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

A generous Ravioli Lasagna layered with Italian sausage, onions, spinach, a ricotta blend, and a healthy helping of mozzarella. This recipe is a real crowd pleaser and it can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ravioli lasagna

  • 1 lb
    italian sausage
  • 1 md
    onion chopped
  • 4 c
    baby spinach
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 15 oz
    ricotta cheese
  • ½ c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 2
    (24 ounces) jars marinara or spaghetti sauce
  • 40 oz
    frozen cheese ravioli
  • 2 ½ c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh parsley

How To Make ravioli lasagna

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a deep 9×13 inch dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2
    Start browning the Italian sausage over medium heat in a large skillet. When it is about halfway browned add the onion and continue cooking until the sausage is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess grease. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the spinach stirring and cooking until wilted. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Set the mixture aside.
  • 3
    In a medium bowl stir together the ricotta cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Italian seasoning, and egg.
  • 4
    Spoon 1/2 cup marinara into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Spread a layer of cheese ravioli, followed by the browned sausage mixture, then about 2 1/2 cups marinara. Follow up with another layer of cheese ravioli, the ricotta mixture, another layer of cheese ravioli, about 2 1/2 cups marinara, and the shredded mozzarella.
  • 5
    Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake for 20-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned and the casserole is heated through. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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