Best Easy Ravioli Lasagna Make Ahead Freezer Meal Recipes

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DO-AHEAD RAVIOLI SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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Get a jumpstart on a delicious casual dinner. Make a pasta casserole the day before and tuck it in the fridge for next-day baking.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 jar (26 to 28 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1 package (25 to 27 1/2 oz) frozen cheese-filled ravioli
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (10 oz)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
  • In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce. Arrange single layer of frozen ravioli over sauce; evenly pour 1 cup pasta sauce over ravioli. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups sausage and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ravioli, pasta sauce and sausage.
  • Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered 45 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese. Bake about 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and lasagna is hot in center. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

RAVIOLI LASAGNA



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When you taste this casserole, you'll think it came from a complicated, from-scratch recipe. Really, though, it starts with frozen ravioli and has only three other ingredients. -Patricia Smith, Asheboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ground beef
1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 package (25 ounces) frozen sausage or cheese ravioli
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer a third of the spaghetti sauce, half of the ravioli and beef, and 1/2 cup cheese; repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce and cheese., Cover and bake at 400° until heated through, 40-45 minutes. If desired, top with basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

EASY RAVIOLI LASAGNA (MAKE-AHEAD FREEZER MEAL)



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The perfect comfort meal to have in your freezer! This easy make-ahead lasagna is made with ravioli which provides a satisfyingly rich and creamy texture. Serve with salad and garlic bread for an easy weeknight or Sunday supper.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Vegetarian Lasagna

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups marinara sauce, divided
2 (22 ounce) packages frozen cheese ravioli
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Squeeze thawed spinach between several layers of paper towels to remove as much excess moisture as possible. Transfer spinach to a medium bowl and stir in ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
  • Pour 1 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange 1/2 of the ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. Pour 1 cup sauce over the ravioli, then spread ricotta mixture over the sauce and top with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining ravioli, remaining sauce, and remaining mozzarella.
  • Cover with parchment paper and then cover tightly with foil. Freeze for up to one month.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place frozen covered lasagna in the preheated oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and bake until golden and bubbly, about 20 more minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 121.3 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1016.9 mg

RAVIOLI CASSEROLE RECIPE (FREEZER MEAL)



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Freezer meals are a must! This Ravioli Casserole is so easy, whether you are preparing it for dinner now, or later!

Provided by Lauren

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 ½ cups pasta sauce (divided)
25 ounces cheese ravioli (frozen)
2 cups cottage cheese
2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
½ cup Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spread 1 cup of pasta sauce in ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Arrange ½ of the frozen ravioli over pasta sauce, covering the bottom of the pan.
  • Top with ½ of the remaining pasta sauce, 1 cup of cottage cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers again starting with ravioli.
  • Top with parmesan cheese. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble.
  • To make into a freezer meal, assemble casserole as directed above in freezable container. Secure with lid and freeze for up to 30 days. Thaw for one hour before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes, or until cheese begins to bubble.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 2100 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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