Ravioli Lasagna is a delicious mix of two favorite pasta dishes. This easy lasagna recipe is made with layers of ravioli, marinara sauce mixed with Italian sausage, and plenty of cheese. Everyone will love this ravioli lasagna bake. It’s the perfect weeknight meal!

ravioli lasagna bake with sausage and cheese

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What’s in This Easy Lasagna Recipe?

This ravioli lasagna bake is the combination of two favorite Italian dishes: ravioli and lasagna! We love casseroles of any kind because they’re so easy to make and they always turn out amazing. It’s a stress-free way to get dinner on the table every night! 

  • Ground Beef: We like ground chuck, but 80-85% lean ground beef also works.
  • Sausage: Use sweet Italian sausage with the casings removed.
  • Marinara Sauce: Use your favorite store-bought sauce, or make your own homemade marinara sauce.
  • Italian Seasoning: Adds a punch of Italian flavor to the sauce.
  • Ravioli: We like cheese ravioli for this recipe. Both fresh and frozen work (no need to thaw).
  • Cheese: A combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses is the perfect topping for this lasagna bake.

Variations on Ravioli Lasagna

We have used different kinds of meat for this recipe. Ground chicken or turkey makes a great replacement for the ground beef, and hot Italian sausage adds a nice spicy kick! To save time, you could skip the meat and use a jar of bolognese sauce from the store.

For the ravioli, use your favorite kind! Spinach and ricotta, sausage, chicken, lobster, tomato basil, or mushroom are all great choices.

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How to Store and Reheat 

Store leftover ravioli lasagna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 375°F oven for about 30 minutes, or until warmed through.

How to Freeze 

Freeze this ravioli lasagna bake tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen in a 375°F oven covered with foil for 45-60 minutes, or until heated through.

a plate of cheesy ravioli lasagna

Serving Suggestions

We serve this easy lasagna recipe is perfect served with a sliced and toasted baguette. We use it to scoop up the leftover meat sauce at the end of the meal, and it’s *chef’s kiss*. If you’re wanting a little something extra, a nice Caesar salad would fit right in.

Notes from the Test Kitchen

This ravioli lasagna is perfect because the ravioli are already made. We love to grab some from the store (fresh or frozen), layer them into the baking dish with sauce and cheese, and you’ve got a tasty meal ready to eat! It couldn’t be easier.

5-Star Review

“Cheesy & so delicious!! This is a great go-to meal! It is also the perfect recipe to double & freeze or take to a neighbor!” -Kristyn

Recipe Card

Ravioli Lasagna Bake Recipe

4.72 from 88 votes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Total: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Becky Hardin
Ravioli Lasagna is a delicious mix of two favorite pasta dishes. This cheesy ravioli casserole is made with layers of ravioli, marinara sauce mixed with Italian sausage, and plenty of cheese. It's an easy lasagna recipe with an extra kick! Everyone will love this ravioli lasagna bake.
This easy lasagna bake is a great way to make a favorite dish but with a twist! Instead of layering up loads of lasagna noodles, just use the ravioli. It's so simple and kind of genius if you ask me. Enjoy!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, brown the ground chuck and Italian sausage. With a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked meats to a paper towel-lined plate and discard the rendered fat.
    ½ pound ground chuck, ½ pound sweet Italian sausage
    Brown rice in a frying pan.
  • Return the meat to the skillet and add the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
    32 ounces marinara sauce, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Spread a third of the meat sauce, in an even layer, in the prepared casserole dish. Place 15 ravioli, in a single layer, on top of the meat sauce.
    24 ounces cheese ravioli
    Cheese lasagna in a cell phone.
  • Spread another third of the meat sauce on the ravioli. Sprinkle ½ the mozzarella over the meat sauce and ¼ cup Parmesan over the mozzarella.
    16 ounces freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    A person putting cheese into a lasagna baking pan.
  • Place the remaining 15 ravioli over the mozzarella. Spread the remaining third of the meat sauce over the ravioli.
  • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the meat sauce and the remaining Parmesan over the mozzarella.
    A baking dish with lasagna and cheese in it.
  • Bake, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until the lasagna is bubbly and the cheese is golden.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped basil if desired.
    Chopped fresh basil
    A plate of lasagna with meat, cheese, and pasta on a black plate.

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Becky’s Tips

  • You can also make this recipe by layering the ingredients as stated in a crockpot and cooking on high for 2½ hours, then on low for 30 minutes.
Storage: Store ravioli lasagna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Calories: 677kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 37gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1753mgPotassium: 541mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 930IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 387mgIron: 11mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Ravioli Lasagna Step by Step

Brown the Meats: Preheat your oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray. In a large skillet set over medium heat, brown ½ pound of ground chuck and ½ pound of Italian sausage. With a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked meats to a paper towel-lined plate and discard the rendered fat.

Brown rice in a frying pan.

Make the Sauce: Return the meat to the skillet and add 32 ounces (1 large jar) of marinara sauce and ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Mix well.

Layer the Ravioli: Spread a third of the meat sauce, in an even layer, in the prepared casserole dish. Place 15 cheese ravioli, in a single layer, on top of the meat sauce.

Cheese lasagna in a cell phone.

Top with Cheese: Spread another third of the meat sauce on the ravioli. Sprinkle 8 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat sauce and ¼ cup Parmesan over the mozzarella.

A person putting cheese into a lasagna baking pan.

Repeat the Layering: Place the remaining 15 ravioli over the mozzarella. Spread the remaining third of the meat sauce over the ravioli. Sprinkle the remaining 8 ounces of mozzarella over the meat sauce and the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan over the mozzarella.

A baking dish with lasagna and cheese in it.

Bake the Lasagna: Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the lasagna is bubbly and the cheese is golden. Garnish with fresh chopped basil if desired.

A plate of lasagna with meat, cheese, and pasta on a black plate.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Sherri Barnett
Sherri Barnett
December 30, 2023 6:49 am

Can you use the round ravioli instead of the square

Samantha Marceau
January 2, 2024 1:25 pm
Reply to  Sherri Barnett

Absolutely!

Vanessa
Vanessa
April 26, 2023 9:49 pm

Where would the instructions for freezing and reheating this dish be?4 stars

Samantha Marceau
April 27, 2023 9:24 am
Reply to  Vanessa

Hi, wrap tightly in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil to freeze. Preheat oven to 375°F, unwrap the lasagna, and cover with just aluminum foil. Bake from frozen for 45-60 minutes, or until heated through!

Karen
Karen
September 6, 2022 5:27 pm

Would this still work with ground beef and shredded cheddar cheese than Italian sausage and parmesan cheese.

Samantha Marceau
September 7, 2022 9:10 am
Reply to  Karen

We think so!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
February 28, 2022 9:11 am

Modify to your liking if needed!

Linda
Linda
February 28, 2022 8:16 am

I don’t see where to use the Italian seasoning…in the sauce?

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
February 28, 2022 8:54 am
Reply to  Linda

Layer it in with the sauce!

Linda
Linda
February 23, 2022 5:33 pm

Do you think it would work with some veggies instead of meat? Vegetarian here!
Sounds so yummy and easy! Thanks!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
February 28, 2022 9:12 am
Reply to  Linda

I imagine that would be delicious!

Haley
Haley
February 22, 2022 3:06 pm

Hello, I can’t wait to make this tonight. I’m trying to keep track of my calories right now and I’m wondering if you know how many calories would be in a serving?

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
February 28, 2022 9:16 am
Reply to  Haley

Nutrition info is at the bottom of the recipe card!

Staci
Staci
September 8, 2021 7:09 pm

Delicious!5 stars

Peg
Peg
January 24, 2021 12:05 pm

I am a hesitant cook, so I followed the recipe exactly. My family loved it, and now I make it often. Thank you! I now add sliced olives and green onions, so I’m a little less hesitant at this point.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 29, 2021 2:31 pm
Reply to  Peg

Thanks for sharing, Peg!

Vanessa Certa
Vanessa Certa
January 17, 2021 6:17 am

I make this in the crock pot, no need to cook or thaw the ravioli, cook on high for 2 1/2 hours then on low for 30 minutes5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 20, 2021 4:25 pm
Reply to  Vanessa Certa

Thanks for stopping by, Vanessa!