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Cozy Ravioli Lasagna

Cozy Ravioli Lasagna
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Cozy Ravioli Lasagna is an easy baked pasta casserole made with refrigerated ravioli, rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella. It has all the comfort of classic lasagna without boiling noodles, making it a practical family dinner for busy nights or casual company.

Ingredients

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Ricotta Mixture

  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¾ teaspoon oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon basil
  • ¾ teaspoon parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Meat Sauce

  • ½ lb ground beef
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ lb ground Italian sausage, sweet, mild, or spicy
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 24 oz jars marinara sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • Ravioli/Mozzarella
  • 40 oz refrigerated ravioli, uncooked
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ricotta mixture: In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, beaten egg, Parmesan, oregano, basil, parsley, and salt until smooth and combined.
  2. Start the casserole base: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a deep 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Spread 1 heaping cup of marinara sauce over the bottom of the dish.
  3. Brown the meat: Add the ground beef, Italian sausage, and diced onion to a large pot over medium high heat. Season with salt and pepper, cook until the meat is browned and the onion is soft, then drain excess grease.
  4. Make the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 to 2 mins, then add the remaining marinara sauce and chicken broth and simmer for 5 to 8 mins, until gently bubbling.
  5. Layer the ravioli lasagna: Arrange half of the uncooked ravioli over the sauce in the baking dish. Spoon half of the meat sauce over the ravioli, spread the ricotta mixture over the sauce, then add the remaining ravioli and remaining meat sauce.
  6. Bake and finish: Sprinkle mozzarella over the top, cover the dish, and bake for 35 mins. Uncover and broil at 450°F or on low broil for up to 3 mins, until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbling, then rest for 5 to 10 mins before slicing.

Notes

Use a deep baking dish so the sauce does not bubble over in the oven.
Spray the underside of the foil before covering so the melted cheese does not stick.
Frozen ravioli can be used, but add about 15 mins to the covered baking time.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze portions for up to 3 months.
Reheat covered in a 325°F oven or microwave individual portions until hot in the center.

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