White Ravioli Casserole (Lazy Lasagna)

Creamy white chicken lasagna slice served on a plate

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White Ravioli Casserole (Lazy Lasagna)

Lazy White Lasagna Casserole is the ultimate comfort meal that’s quick and packed with flavor. Made with Italian sausage and cheese ravioli, this creamy, cheesy dish requires only 20 minutes of prep. It's the perfect easy dinner idea for busy weeknights, offering a hearty twist on traditional lasagna without all the work.

Prep Time12

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 636kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

2 bags 25 ounces each Frozen or Premade Cheese Ravioli
1 pound Ground Italian Sausage cooked with fat drained off
1 cup Ricotta Cheese can substitute cottage cheese if desired
1 Egg
½ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
2 jars 15 ounces each Alfredo Sauce
1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
½ cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
Cracked Black Pepper as desired

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° and add ¼ cup of jarred alfredo sauce to the bottom of a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
Layer ½ of the ravioli over the sauce at the bottom of the casserole dish, making sure to fit them close together and cover the entire bottom. Spoon half of the cooked sausage on top of the ravioli in your casserole dish and set aside.
In a small bowl mix together ricotta, egg, and parsley. Spoon mixture over sausage, then add half of remaining alfredo sauce. Add the rest of the ravioli and then a layer of the remaining sausage. Top with remaining alfredo sauce.
Sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese and mozzarella on top then cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for 15-20 minutes until top is golden brown. Let lasagna rest for 5 minutes then sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

Recipe Variations:

- You can easily fold baby spinach leaves into the ricotta before layering.

- Swap the Italian sausage for rotisserie chicken. Just add 1 tablespoon of Italian herbs seasoning and ¼ teaspoon of salt.

- Caramelized onions are great in this! Caramelize them and then layer in with the cheeses.

- Swap the ricotta cheese with cottage cheese for more protein.

Leftovers:

Leftover lasagna can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to four days. It can then be reheated in the microwave, air fryer, or oven.

Make Ahead Meal:

Follow the directions as written, but after adding the ricotta layer, cover the baking dish tightly with heavy-duty foil, wrap the edges tightly, and transfer the unbaked casserole to the freezer. You can freeze it for up to 3 months.

To serve, thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight and remove it from the fridge for about 30 minutes before baking to remove the chill. Top it with the final layer of shredded cheese, and bake the casserole as directed. If it's not baked thoroughly, you may need to increase the time to heat it through.

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