Description
Creamy, cheesy Million Dollar Ravioli Lasagna promises a delightful Italian-inspired feast for family dinners. Layers of frozen ravioli, rich marinara, and melted cheese create a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 1 (25 ounces/709 grams) package frozen beef ravioli
- 1 (24 ounces/680 grams) jar marinara sauce
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (8 ounces/227 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) parmesan cheese, divided
Seasonings and Cheese Topping:
- 3 cups (336 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a smooth, creamy filling by blending cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan, and selected herbs and spices in a mixing bowl.
- Create the initial foundation by spreading a thin layer of marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
- Carefully arrange the first layer of ravioli, ensuring complete coverage of the marinara base.
- Evenly distribute half of the cream cheese mixture over the ravioli, followed by a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
- Pour half of the remaining marinara sauce over the cheese layer, creating a rich and vibrant surface.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining ravioli, cream cheese mixture, and an additional layer of mozzarella.
- Finish the top layer with a final coating of marinara sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the top for a golden, crispy finish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbling.
- Let the lasagna rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set and flavors to intensify.
Notes
- Swap out regular ravioli for gluten-free varieties to accommodate dietary restrictions and make the dish celiac-friendly.
- Add sautéed spinach or zucchini between layers for extra nutrition and a veggie boost without changing the core recipe.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining the creamy texture.
- Try different cheese combinations like adding sharp provolone or ricotta for more complex flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg