Description
Creamy spinach ravioli lasagna marries Italian comfort with elegant layers of cheesy goodness. Homemade pasta sheets and rich filling promise a delightful meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (20 ounces/567 grams) package frozen spinach and ricotta ravioli
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating with olive oil and heating the oven to 375F (190C).
- Create a foundational layer of marinara sauce across the bottom of the dish.
- Position a uniform layer of frozen ravioli directly onto the sauce.
- Generously spread ricotta cheese over the ravioli, followed by a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Distribute fresh spinach leaves evenly across the cheese layer, then season with Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Continue constructing alternating layers of ravioli, sauce, and cheese until all ingredients are incorporated, ensuring the final layer is topped with sauce and additional cheese.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and transfer to the preheated oven for 20 minutes of initial cooking.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling surface.
- Allow the lasagna to rest and slightly cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving to help set the layers and enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- Swap frozen ravioli for fresh ones to reduce moisture and prevent a soggy lasagna, ensuring a firmer texture and more concentrated flavors.
- Replace whole milk ricotta with low-fat or part-skim versions to cut calories without sacrificing creamy richness, making the dish lighter.
- Add protein variety by mixing cooked ground turkey or lean ground beef between layers for a heartier meal that satisfies meat lovers.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free ravioli and checking that marinara sauce contains no wheat-based additives, accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg