Ravioli Lasagna

            This is one of those meals that takes very few ingredients, very little time to make it and will please the Scrooge of the dining room. This is also great for busy nights or when company comes around. Don’t get me wrong, I love to be busy, especially when it means it is running for school events and sports for the kids. However, having a moment to breathe is kind of nice also. It would be awesome to have the energy of the youngest kids.

            By the time dinner rolls around, I am looking for some simple meals to make. This is one that really qualifies and the best part, everyone loves this meal. Anything with cheese makes for a pleasant meal in our house, when it is extra cheesy, that makes it even more so.  Of course, I did me and made this into a super easy recipe. You can use fresh or frozen raviolis from your local market, or if you are ambitious, you could make your own.

            This dish can be served with a simple side salad, and maybe some garlic cheese bread to keep the Italian theme. This might even be a good dish to make in the crockpot one day.

Then you can come home to a tasty smelling home. The method would be the same as in a conventional oven. Put the layers in and let it cook on low for 6 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Seriously, noodles or sauce as the first layer?

Sauce! Always put the sauce down first, the noodles are less likely to  stick to the pan.

            Will I be rolling the lasagna noodles?

Nope! Seriously this is Ravioli, I would not fib about that. This is just a combination of two favorites in my house.

            How long can I store this in the refrigerator?

If you place any that is left over into an airtight container, it will be good for up to 4 days.

            Can I freeze this dish?

It can definitely be frozen. Once it has cooled completely, it can be placed into an airtight container, you can place it into the freezer for up to 3 months.

What do you need to make Ravioli Lasagna

            2 jars of Spaghetti sauce, your choice of flavor

            2-30 ounces bags of frozen or fresh ravioli, premade

            ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated

            1 ½ cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded

            Chopped basil or parsley for garnish

How to make Ravioli Lasagna

FIRST STEP:

Preheat the oven to 400*

Spray a 9×13 baking pan lightly

SECOND STEP:

Spread a layer of Sauce ½ jar over the bottom of the pan

Layer one package over the Spaghetti Sauce

THIRD STEP:

Pour the remaining sauce from the first jar over the ravioli.

Sprinkle that with half the amount of cheese, Mozzarella and Parmesan

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FOURTH STEP:

Repeat the layers starting with the Sauce, and each layer through the cheese.

Spray the underside of a sheet of aluminum foil and cover the baking pan with it.

FIFTH STEP:

Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes

Let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

YUM!