Description
Indulge in this decadent Million Dollar Ravioli Lasagna that combines the convenience of ravioli with the richness of a classic lasagna. Layers of cheese-filled ravioli, savory meat sauce, and creamy cheese mixture come together for a truly luxurious dish that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli, thawed
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook Meat Sauce: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned. Add marinara sauce, tomato sauce, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Prepare Cheese Layer: Mix cream cheese, ricotta, and sour cream until smooth.
- Assemble: Layer meat sauce, ravioli, cheese mixture, and mozzarella in a baking dish. Repeat layers, finishing with meat sauce and Parmesan.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly. Let rest before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half the ground beef with Italian sausage.
- To make ahead, assemble lasagna, refrigerate for up to 24 hours, then bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
