Having lasagna for dinner just got a whole lot easier! This make ahead ravioli lasagna with spinach uses a simple hack that will make all of your dreams come true. The secret? Use frozen ravioli! Mind BLOWN!
Lasagna is usually a super time-consuming meal to make and involves lots of steps, dirty bowls, and fancy layers. It can be worth it, but when I’m super tired…I’d rather make something quick and easy.
So, I’m introducing you to one of my easiest recipes of all time… make ahead ravioli lasagna with spinach and ricotta!
You guys, this is soooooo delicious. For reals. Even my picky kids loved it.
It has all the same flavors and textures as regular lasagna, just way easier to prepare. And by using frozen ravioli and just layering that with cheese, sauce and spinach, it easily cuts my dinner prep time in half.
Plus the addition of the spinach adds a delicious earthy flavor and makes you not feel quite so guilty when you have your second, or third (who am I to judge), helping. ahem.
Like traditional lasagna, this version freezes and reheats beautifully. I highly recommend making a few of these ravioli lasagnas and stocking up for the future when the craving hits.
I just know your family will LOVE this make ahead ravioli lasagna with spinach recipe as much as mine does!
Make Ahead Ravioli Lasagna with Spinach
Ingredients
- 1 pound Frozen Ravioli
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 8 ounce package of frozen chopped spinach
- 15 ounces Fat Free Ricotta
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 cups mozzarella shredded
Instructions
- Break up frozen spinach into a small bowl, mix in ricotta and garlic.
- Put a thin layer of red sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
- Lay down your first layer of raviolis. top with half the spinach mixture, then 1/3 of the red sauce, then 1/2 a cup of mozzarella. Repeat this layer again.
- Top with remaining ravioli, then red sauce, then mozzarella.
MAKE IT NOW
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes until all the pasta is cooked through.
MAKE IT A FREEZER MEAL
- Wrap it in plastic wrap, pressing down to remove air. Then cover with aluminum foil, label, and freeze.
- To bake from frozen, preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes until hot, bubbly and all the pasta is cooked through.
Dottie says
December 19, 2018 at 4:08 pmThis was a great recipe. I added ground beef in as a layer anywhere I put a layer of red sauce. I made one and cooked it right away and made another that I froze. 1 hour and 10 minutes to cook from frozen was definitely not long enough. It’s been in for 2 hours now and the center is still frozen. Not sure if it was supposed to thaw overnight in the fridge or what.
Leslie says
November 26, 2018 at 3:01 pmHi! What do you mean by cover in plastic wrap and press down to remove air? Just lay the plastic wrap over it touching the food inside the foil pan?
Karrie says
November 26, 2018 at 3:15 pmYep! Its just an extra step to help keep the air out of your food, preventing freezer burn.
Angela says
November 25, 2018 at 9:35 pmHey what type of pan did you use? Foil, glass or metal? Thanks! I want to try and meal plan and use this recipe!
Karrie says
November 26, 2018 at 1:59 pmI used a metal pan but you can use foil or metal if you want to go from freezer to oven.
Karen G says
October 27, 2018 at 4:00 pmWe will see what they think. I put half the recipe in a pan for tonight and the other half in the freezer!!!
Sarah anderson says
September 25, 2018 at 7:47 amThat’s really a nice recipe of lasagna. It’s something different! Thanks for this wonderful recipe.
Karrie says
September 25, 2018 at 9:19 amThank you!