Cheesy Beef Ravioli Lasagna Bake

Tender cheese-filled ravioli layered with savory ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and plenty of melted mozzarella cheese. This easy homemade casserole brings together all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna without the extra work of layering traditional lasagna noodles. It’s a delicious family dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

For the Ravioli Bake

1 pound (450 g) lean ground beef

25 ounces (700 g) refrigerated cheese ravioli

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cups (720 ml) marinara sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

For the Cheesy Topping

2 cups (225 g) shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup (125 g) ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation Steps

1. Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
2. Brown the ground beef. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles until browned. Drain excess grease.
3. Cook the aromatics. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Prepare the meat sauce. Add the marinara sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
5. Start assembling. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6. Layer the ravioli. Arrange half of the refrigerated cheese ravioli over the sauce. Spoon half of the remaining meat sauce over the ravioli, then add small dollops of ricotta and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella.
7. Add the remaining layers. Arrange the remaining ravioli on top, cover with the rest of the meat sauce, and finish with the remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Bake the casserole. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until the ravioli is tender, the sauce is bubbling, and the cheese is beautifully melted.
9. Make the top golden. For an extra golden, slightly crispy cheese topping, broil for 2–3 minutes while watching carefully.
10. Rest and serve. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5–10 minutes. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Closing

This Cheesy Beef Ravioli Lasagna Bake is loaded with tender pasta, flavorful beef, rich tomato sauce, and irresistible layers of melted cheese. It’s an easy, satisfying comfort-food dinner that everyone at the table will love.

Serve warm with garlic bread or a fresh green salad for a delicious homemade meal.