Name: Ravioli Lasagne with Sausage, Spinach, and Tomato Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Oil, for frying; 6 sausages (Italian sausages with herbs and fennel recommended); 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes with garlic & basil; Half a can of water (approx. 200ml); Salt and pepper, to season; 200g baby spinach; 500g spinach & ricotta ravioli (or any preferred flavor); 75g mixture of grated cheddar and mozzarella

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Introduction

Ravioli lasagne is a comforting twist on the classic Italian dish, using delicate ravioli instead of traditional pasta sheets. Layered with a flavorful sausage tomato sauce, spinach, and cheese, it’s an easy, hearty meal perfect for family dinners.

The image shows a square pizza in the center of the frame on a wooden board, placed on a white marbled surface. The pizza has one visible thick crust layer at the bottom in a light golden-brown color. On top, there is a red tomato sauce layer that covers the base almost fully. Over the sauce, there are unevenly placed pieces of ravioli, each with a slightly crimped edge and filled inside, visible through the golden and melted cheese patches covering them. The cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, giving the pizza a rich texture with colors ranging from cream to golden yellow. Around the pizza, there is a glass of light amber drink, a white plate, a pepper grinder, and a spoon visible on the mat next to the pizza. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Oil, for frying
6 sausages (Italian sausages with herbs and fennel recommended)
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes with garlic & basil
200g baby spinach
500g spinach & ricotta ravioli (or any flavor you like)
75g mixture of grated cheddar and mozzarella

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan. Remove the sausage meat from the skins and fry it until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Step 2: Add the chopped tomatoes and half a can of water to the pan. Season to taste and let the sauce simmer gently for 20 minutes.
Step 3: While the sauce simmers, place the baby spinach in a colander and pour boiling water over it to wilt the leaves. Let it cool, then squeeze out as much excess water as possible.
Step 4: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6.
Step 5: In a medium baking dish (about 18 x 20cm), spoon a third of the sauce as the first layer. Top with a third of the wilted spinach, followed by a third of the ravioli, and scatter some cheese over.
Step 6: Repeat the layering twice more, making sure the final layer of ravioli sits well in the sauce.
Step 7: Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the dish is bubbling and heated through. Cover with foil if the top starts to brown too much.

Tips & Variations

Swap Italian sausage for spicy chorizo or mild pork sausage to change the flavor profile.
Use any ravioli flavor you enjoy, such as butternut squash or mushroom, for a different twist.
Add a sprinkle of fresh basil or oregano on top before baking for extra freshness.

Storage

This ravioli lasagne can be frozen for up to two months. Cool completely before wrapping it tightly with foil or plastic wrap. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge, then bake covered at 180°C (fan) until heated through, about 25-30 minutes.

How to Serve

The image shows a square pizza with a golden crust sitting on a white marbled surface. The pizza has two main layers: the bottom layer is a red tomato sauce mixed with some green spinach leaves, and the top layer is a thick, melted cheese that is bubbly and slightly browned in spots. The cheese covers circular pockets that look like ravioli placed evenly across the pizza. A woman’s hand holds the pizza box open from the right side. Around the pizza are a white plate, a glass of light yellow drink, a pepper grinder, and a spoon on a brown textured mat. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dish vegetarian?

Yes! Simply omit the sausages and use a vegetable-based tomato sauce or add extra veggies like mushrooms or courgettes for a hearty vegetarian version.

Do I need to cook the ravioli before assembling the lasagne?

No, there’s no need to pre-cook the ravioli. They will cook perfectly baked within the sauce and layers during the oven time.