Description
Million Dollar Ravioli Lasagna is a rich and comforting baked casserole that layers frozen beef ravioli with a creamy seasoned cheese mixture, marinara sauce, and plenty of melty mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses for a delicious twist on traditional lasagna. Ready in under an hour, it’s a perfect family-friendly meal with hearty flavors and an easy assembly.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 (25-ounce) package frozen beef ravioli
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the lasagna.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Layer the Lasagna – First Layer: Spread ¼ cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and add moisture to the base.
- Add Ravioli Layer: Place half of the frozen beef ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. There’s no need to thaw the ravioli beforehand.
- Add Cream Cheese Mixture: Evenly spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the layer of ravioli.
- Sprinkle Mozzarella Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the cream cheese layer to add richness and meltiness.
- Add Marinara Sauce: Spread half of the remaining marinara sauce over the mozzarella cheese layer to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining ravioli, cream cheese mixture, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce, ensuring even distribution.
- Final Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the top layer generously with the remaining mozzarella cheese along with the remaining Parmesan cheese for a golden, bubbly crust.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil to retain moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown slightly.
- Serve: Let the lasagna rest for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set for easier slicing and enhanced flavor melding.
Notes
- This recipe uses frozen ravioli, so there is no need to pre-cook them before layering.
- Covering the dish with foil during the initial baking keeps the lasagna moist while baking uncovered finishes off with a bubbly golden cheese crust.
- Feel free to substitute the beef ravioli with cheese ravioli or another favorite variety to suit your taste.
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms between the layers.
- Allow the baked lasagna to cool for about 5-10 minutes before cutting to help it hold its shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
