Easy Skillet Ravioli Lasagna

EASY RAVIOLI LASAGNA IN A LARGE CAST IRON SKILLET

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Easy Skillet Ravioli Lasagna

Easy skillet ravioli lasagna combines all the flavors of a classic homemade lasagna in a single dish. This 30 minute recipe has all the cheesy, meaty goodness of traditional lasagna, but with only a fraction of the work and minimal cleanup. It's a quick yet hearty weeknight pasta recipe that everyone will love!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 696kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef can substitute ground pork or Italian sausage
olive oil
1 small yellow onion peeled & diced
4 tsp minced garlic
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
18 oz refrigerated ravioli
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
fresh, chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Add a little olive oil to a large cast iron skillet set over medium heat. Once it's hot add in the meat, onions, and garlic. Break the meat up with a sturdy spoon as it cooks, stirring occasionally, until the meat's completely browned. Strain the meat mixture to remove any excess grease, and return it to the skillet.
Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and ravioli to the skillet. Stir everything to evenly combine, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Immediately reduce the heat so that the mixture's gently simmering and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta's tender and the sauce has thickened considerably.
Remove the skillet from heat, and stir in both of the cheeses. Let the skillet rest for 3-5 minutes.
Top with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley & a bit of extra extra cheese, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

As written the recipe calls for ground beef. You can substitute ground pork sausage, like with traditional lasagna, or use a 50/50 mixture. If you want a leaner option, you can use ground turkey instead.
If using a leaner cut of meat, drizzle a little olive oil into the skillet beforehand to prevent any sticking.
You can use virtually any kind of refrigerated ravioli you love, as long as it includes a cheese filling. We've gone with a simple plain cheese stuffed ravioli, and we've used spinach, even upping the meat factor with a sausage & cheese stuffed variety. It's a great way to sneak some extra veggies into a comforting dish without the kids ever knowing!
For the true classic lasagna experience, serve this with a dollop of creamy ricotta cheese on each plate.

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