Bear River Homemaking

Cheese Ravioli Lasagna!! Comforting, Delicious, and Easy! Enjoy! Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

* 24 oz fresh ravioli
* 32 oz marinara sauce
* 2 cups cottage cheese (or sub for another 16oz ricotta)
* 16 oz ricotta
* 2 cups shredded mozzarella
* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
* 1 lb ground meat (I prefer Italian sausage)
* 1 tsp cumin
* 1 tsp chili powder
* 1/2 tsp paprika
* 1/2 tsp garlic powder
* 1/2 tsp onion powder
* Salt & pepper, to taste
* Optional: fresh basil, red pepper flakes, or spinach
Ravioli Bake

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Brown the ground meat in a large skillet. Add:
* 1 tsp cumin
* 1 tsp chili powder
* ½ tsp paprika
* ½ tsp garlic powder
* ½ tsp onion powder
* Salt and pepper to taste
3. Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked meat.
4. In a medium bowl, combine:
* 2 cups cottage cheese
* 16 oz ricotta
* A pinch of salt and pepper
* A little garlic powder (optional)
Fold in chopped spinach if using.
5. In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer:
* 1 cup meat sauce
* Half of the ravioli
* 1 cup cheese mixture
* 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
6. Sprinkle the ⅓ cup grated Parmesan evenly over the top.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. (If you use frozen Ravioli, increase cook time!)
8. Let cool for 5–10 minutes, then serve.

Optional additions: Fresh basil, crushed red pepper flakes, or spinach mixed into the cheese layer.