Ingredients
1 lb (450g) mild Italian sausage (or ground beef, turkey, or plant-based crumbles)
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce (store-bought is perfect!)
1 (18–20 oz) package cheese ravioli (frozen or refrigerated — no need to cook first!)
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (mozzarella, provolone, parmesan mix)
Optional Boost: Add 1 cup fresh spinach, roasted mushrooms, or a splash of red wine to the sauce!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Brown the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through (~8 mins).
Drain excess fat if needed.
Simmer with Sauce
Pour in the marinara sauce.
Stir and simmer 5–7 minutes to let flavors meld.
Taste and season with a pinch of salt, pepper, or dried oregano if desired.
Layer in a Baking Dish
In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer:
½ of the ravioli (spread evenly)
All of the sausage-sauce mixture
Remaining ravioli
Top with shredded cheese — don’t be shy!
Pro Tip: No need to thaw ravioli — frozen works perfectly!
Bake Until Golden & Bubbly
Bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted, golden, and bubbling.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving (helps it set).
Serving Ideas:
With garlic bread and a crisp green salad
Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley
Drizzle with olive oil or hot honey for flair
Variations & Pro Hacks
Vegetarian? Skip meat — use mushroom marinara + ricotta ravioli
Add Veggies: Stir spinach into warm sauce or layer with roasted zucchini
Extra Cheesy? Mix in ricotta or cream cheese between layers
Make-Ahead Magic: Assemble unbaked, cover, refrigerate overnight — bake when ready (+5 mins)
Freeze It! Freeze unbaked lasagna up to 3 months — thaw overnight, bake as directed🌾 Gluten-Free? Use GF ravioli and check sauce labels
Ravioli = built-in filling + pasta → cuts out extra steps
Frozen ravioli holds shape → no mushy mess
Cheese on top browns beautifully → that irresistible golden crust
Sauce cooks into ravioli → infuses every bite with flavor
It’s not cheating — it’s kitchen genius. ✨
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❤️ Final Thought: Sometimes, the Best Dinners Are the Simplest
You don’t need ten ingredients or a culinary degree to make something deeply satisfying.
Just good ravioli, rich sauce, a little cheese, and time in the oven.
This Ravioli Lasagna proves that the best meals aren’t about perfection — they’re about peace.
Peace in your kitchen.
Peace in your schedule.
Peace in your soul.
So next time you’re too tired to cook…
Don’t skip dinner.
Make this.
Because comfort shouldn’t be hard — it should be cheesy, warm, and waiting in the oven.
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