Busy weeknights have met their match. This Lazy Ravioli Lasagna comes together in under 30 minutes with just a handful of ingredients. It’s simple, hearty and delicious.
Does this sound familiar: It’s a weeknight, everyone is hungry, and the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. Chances are this night could go in the direction of super expensive takeout. But it doesn’t have to!
Enter Ravioli Lasagna, the ultimate time-saving dinner for quick comfort food. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking to make something simple, this dish has you covered.
Easy Weeknight Dinners
This dish is the perfect blend of satisfaction and simplicity—without all the fuss. I like to call it a “lazy meal,” but trust me, that’s not a bad thing. Time is precious, and simplifying mealtimes is the ultimate goal.
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If you’re looking for more weeknight recipes you’ll love, here are a few of my favourites (all from Fraîche Table):
Why You’ll Love this Ravioli Lasagna
1. Minimal Prep: Forget boiling noodles and meticulously assembling lasagna. Layer and bake is the name of the game here.
2. Minimal Steps: Less mess, fewer dishes, and more time to relax after dinner.
3. Endless Customization: Whether you’re a fan of classic cheese ravioli, love a good spinach and ricotta filling, or want to try it with meat-stuffed ravioli, there’s a version for everyone. You could even swap the marinara for Alfredo for a creamy twist?!
What to Serve with Pasta
Serve your ravioli lasagna with a simple green salad and some garlic bread for a complete meal. I mean, a good glass of red wine is also a welcome companion here too!
Here are some pasta approved sides:
Lazy Ravioli Lasagna
Lazy Ravioli Lasagna
This recipe is super versatile—feel free to customize it to your liking. Add extra veggies to the sauce, skip the sausage or swap in a plant-based version, and experiment with different flavours of ravioli. Make sure to use the best quality jarred marinara you can!
Ingredients
- 2 mild Italian sausages casing removed & crumbled
- 1 650 mL jar of marinara sauce
- 4 cups spinach roughly chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 500 grams cheese ravioli
- 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons basil roughly chopped, to serve
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 F.
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Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the sausage and brown, around 6 minutes. Pour in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Assemble the lasagna by adding 1/3 of the sauce to the base of a 9×13” baking dish. Add half the ravioli, then gently spread the ricotta in an even layer on top. Sprinkle on 1/4 of the mozzarella.
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Top with another 1/3 of the sauce, then the rest of the ravioli. Top with the remaining sauce then sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and the Parmesan.
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Bake for around 20 minutes until the cheese is melted. Broil until golden brown if desired. Sprinkle with basil before serving.
