Mild Italian sausage (or plant-based)
1 lb
Spicy if you like heat
Marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 (24 oz) jar
No need to make from scratch
Fresh or frozen cheese ravioli
1 (18–20 oz) package
Cheese, spinach, or mushroom
Shredded Italian cheese blend
1 cup
Mozzarella, provolone, parmesan — melty and golden
Vegetarian? Skip sausage — still delicious with extra veggies.
Step-by-Step: How to Make 4-Ingredient Ravioli Lasagna
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish — or use disposable for easy cleanup
No sticking! Use non-stick spray with flour.
Step 2: Brown the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbled
Drain excess fat — leave just enough for flavor
Stir in marinara sauce — heat through 3–4 minutes
Remove from heat
Flavor boost: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or garlic powder.
Step 3: Layer the Magic
Spread ½ of the sausage-sauce mixture in the baking dish
Arrange ravioli in a single layer — no need to thaw frozen
Pour remaining sauce mixture over the ravioli
Sprinkle with shredded cheese
Don’t stir — let the ravioli cook in the sauce.
Step 4: Bake to Bubbly Perfection
Bake 20–25 minutes, until:
Cheese is golden and bubbly
Ravioli are tender (test one — it should cut easily)
Broil 1–2 minutes — for extra browning (watch closely!).
Step 5: Serve & Savor
Let rest 5 minutes — helps it hold together
Scoop and serve — each bite should be saucy, cheesy, and packed with comfort
Pair with:
Garlic bread
A crisp green salad
Or just a fork — it’s that good
Leftovers? Reheat in the oven or air fryer — never microwave (kills the texture).
Pro Tips for the Best Lasagna Every Time
Use fresh ravioli
Cooks faster, creamier texture
Don’t overbake
Prevents dryness — ravioli cook fast
Add veggies
Spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers — just sauté with sausage
Make ahead
Assemble, refrigerate, bake when ready (add 5–10 mins)
Freeze before baking
Wrap tightly — bake from frozen (add 15–20 mins)
Final Thoughts: Sometimes the Best Dinner Isn’t Complicated — It’s Just Cheesy and Comforting
We think great meals need time, skill, and a long ingredient list.
But the truth is:
The most satisfying meals are often the simplest.
This 4-Ingredient Ravioli Lasagna proves that great flavor doesn’t need to be hard.
So next time you’re tired, busy, or just craving something warm and familiar…
Don’t overthink it.
Make this.
Because sometimes, the difference between “just dinner” and “I need the recipe”…
Isn’t in the cheese.
It’s in the ravioli.
And once you make this?
You might just find that the best meals don’t come from recipes.
They come from a jar, a package, and a little love.
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