RAVIOLI LASAGNA - MY WAY

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The first time I ever ate this was when invited for dinner at a dear friends. My kids loved it. It's a nice alternative to traditional Lasagna.. I actually prefer this over traditional, and no noodles to cook...can't get any easier than that. My version is a fancier version of my friends..I can't leave any recipe alone..it is DELICIOUSO!! Enjoy! My pictures.

Provided by Cassie * @1lovetocook1x

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound(s) lean ground beef
32 - 36 ounce(s) spaghetti sauce, your favorite
1 clove(s) garlic, minced
1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped
2 - 1 pound(s) bags of small round cheese ravioli, thawed
1 1/2 cup(s) mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup(s) grated, parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon(s) oregano, or italian seasoning
1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
RICOTTA FILLING
8 ounce(s) (1 cup) whole milk ricotta cheese
1 - egg
1 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, or dried
1/3 cup(s) grated, parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon(s) ( each) salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Prepare 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan or dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a dutch oven; brown the onion in olive oil. When translucent add the garlic, saute another minute or so. Add the ground beef, cook until no longer pink.
  • When beef is browned, add the sauce and spices. Stir, cover and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes. While the sauce simmers, prepare the ricotta filling. In medium bowl; mix all ingredients well. Set aside.
  • Spread 1/3 of the meat sauce in the bottom of prepared baking dish.
  • On top of the sauce; layer 1/2 the ravioli's, overlapping to cover the sauce.
  • Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the ravioli. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta mixture. Next, sprinkle 1/2 of the parmesan over the mozzarella.
  • Add another 1/3 of the sauce, spreading evenly. Layer remaining ravioli's. Spread another 1/2 cup of mozzarella.
  • Top with the rest of the sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan.
  • Bake for 45 min to an hour. I baked mine for an hour till golden brown. Remove from oven, to a cooling rack. Let set for 10 - 15 minutes. Cut and enjoy...it really sets up nice.

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