Easy Ravioli Lasagna Recipe with Ricotta

Instructions:

1. Prep the oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil or butter.
2. Brown the beef. In a skillet over medium high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly (about 7-10 mins). Drain any excess fat.
3. Combine sauce. Stir the marinara sauce directly into the browned beef in the skillet. Note: This ensures the meat is well coated in flavor.
4. Mix the cheeses. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until smooth and combined.
5. Create the base. Spread roughly 1/2 cup of the meat sauce across the bottom of the pan to create a non stick barrier.
6. First cheese layer. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the base sauce.
7. Build the first pasta layer. Place a single layer of frozen ravioli on top of the ricotta, followed by a layer of meat sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
8. Repeat the process. Add the remaining ricotta, then another layer of ravioli, more meat sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
9. Final topping. Top the final layer with the remaining mozzarella cheese until the surface is fully covered.
10. Initial bake. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11. Final brown. Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.