RAVIOLI LASAGNA

Extra cheesy lasagna made with frozen ravioli instead of lasagna noodles!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion diced
• 24 ounces marinara
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 25 ounces frozen cheese ravioli
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• minced parsley for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick spray.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef and onion. Brown the beef, crumbling it as it cooks. Drain the grease from the pan.
3. Add the marinara sauce and garlic and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often, over low heat.
4. While sauce is simmering, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
5. Spoon 1/3 of the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread across the bottom.
6. Top with a single layer of ravioli, ½ of the ricotta mixture, and  1/3 of the sauce. Repeat the layers, ending in marinara sauce.
7. Sprinkle the top with the shredded mozzarella. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 10 minutes more.
8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with minced parsley.
9. Let set for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

RECIPE NOTES

You may swap in cottage cheese for the ricotta if you prefer.

Use any variety of frozen ravioli that you like.

Recipes by /www.bunsinmyoven.com