RAVIOLI LASAGNA - MY WAY

Ravioli Lasagna - My Way image

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.