ravioli lasagna - my way
The first time I ever ate this was when invited for dinner at a dear friends. My kids loved it. It's a nice alternative to traditional Lasagna.. I actually prefer this over traditional, and no noodles to cook...can't get any easier than that. My version is a fancier version of my friends..I can't leave any recipe alone..it is DELICIOUSO!! Enjoy! My pictures.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
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yield
6 - 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 32 - 36 ounces spaghetti sauce, your favorite
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 - 1 pounds bags of small round cheese ravioli, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated, parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, or italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- - salt and pepper to taste
- RICOTTA FILLING
- 8 ounces (1 cup) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 - egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, or dried
- 1/3 cup grated, parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon ( each) salt and pepper
How To Make ravioli lasagna - my way
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Prepare 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan or dish with cooking spray; set aside. -
Step 2In a dutch oven; brown the onion in olive oil. When translucent add the garlic, saute another minute or so. Add the ground beef, cook until no longer pink.
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Step 3When beef is browned, add the sauce and spices. Stir, cover and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes. While the sauce simmers, prepare the ricotta filling. In medium bowl; mix all ingredients well. Set aside.
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Step 4Spread 1/3 of the meat sauce in the bottom of prepared baking dish.
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Step 5On top of the sauce; layer 1/2 the ravioli's, overlapping to cover the sauce.
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Step 6Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the ravioli. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta mixture. Next, sprinkle 1/2 of the parmesan over the mozzarella.
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Step 7Add another 1/3 of the sauce, spreading evenly. Layer remaining ravioli's. Spread another 1/2 cup of mozzarella.
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Step 8Top with the rest of the sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan.
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Step 9Bake for 45 min to an hour. I baked mine for an hour till golden brown. Remove from oven, to a cooling rack. Let set for 10 - 15 minutes. Cut and enjoy...it really sets up nice.
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