Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna

Submitted by SarahBeth

"Quick one dish meal. From Southern Living. Has the following note: Substituting frozen ravioli for lasagna noodles brings this lasagna to the table in only 45 minutes. A spin on classic lasagna, this white sauce version features a savory combination of spinach, pesto and Alfredo sauce."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 casserole
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach, thoroughly washed
• 1⁄3 cup refrigerated pesto sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable broth
• 1 (25 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli (do not thaw)
• 1 cup Italian cheese blend, shredded
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• fresh basil leaf, shredded (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Chop spinach, and toss with pesto in a medium bowl.
2. Combine Alfredo sauce and vegetable broth.
3. Spoon one-third of alfredo sauce mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Top with half of spinach mixture. Arrange half of ravioli in a single layer over spinach mixture. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining Alfredo sauce.
4. Bake for 30 minutes.
5. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
6. Add paprika and basil for garnish if using.

Reviews

[Lisa in Acworth, GA]

This was really yummy! Very rich. I used low-fat ravioli (Celentano), low calorie Alfredo sauce (Classico) and Trader Joe's pesto sauce (not refrigerated). <br/>You would NEVER notice the low-fat adds...it was very creamy, rich and delicious. Almost tasted like spinach dip! Delish.

 

[Sydney Mike]

I'm a big fan of cheese ravioli & enjoy finding new ways (such as this one) of serving it! And although another time I'd probably leave out the paprika & basil leaf, I included them this first time! Very, very easy to put together & the resulting dish is wonderful & very satisfying! Will definitely be keeping this one around ~ Thanks for sharing it! [Recipenapped & made in the Vegetarian/Vegan Recipe Swap 23]