Description
This easy cheesy baked ravioli is a hearty, no-boil ‘lazy lasagna’ made with cheese ravioli, ground beef, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. It’s the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 3 cups marinara sauce (about 24 oz jar), divided
- 20 oz uncooked cheese ravioli (refrigerated)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and position the rack in the top third.
- In a skillet, sauté the olive oil and chopped onion over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and garlic; cook until beef is browned, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in 2 cups of marinara sauce into the beef mixture.
- Spread the remaining 1 cup of sauce in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer half the ravioli, half the beef mixture, and half the cheeses. Repeat the layers, ending with cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and broil for a few minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use frozen ravioli if needed—just increase baking time by 10–15 minutes.
- Try swapping ground beef for ground turkey.
- Alfredo sauce can be used instead of marinara for a creamy variation.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for a few days; reheat in oven or microwave.
- Do not boil the ravioli beforehand; it cooks in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dish
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg