You spoke, I listened, there’s no doubt about it: You love Lasagna Florentine, we all love lasagna, I love ravioli lasagna Florentine ! Some of us like it meaty some like me it Florentine style. I’m all about the lather because hmm…maybe I’m narcissistic like that. I take some kind of twisted pride in the fact that there’s a lasagna out there with my name on it, hehe. Who knows, I might need to talk to a therapist about this at some point, but for right now forget it, I don’t wanna talk about it.
As I am sure you have a bomb lasagna Florentine recipe you make for the family at Christmas, this is a little bit different tough, it’s ravioli lasagna Florentine. It’s the easy, quick, weeknight style lasagna, the double creamy, double gooey kind, your ultimate ravioli lasagna indulgence.
This is my issue with store bough lasagna noodles: they are always too thick, always, even the fanciest of them all, too darn thick. Which poses a real problem for me who likes fluffy, creamy, gooey layers of lasagna Florentine. When I take my first bite of lasagna, I want to feel like I’m eating little fluffy bites of a cloud, you know the super fluffy ones you see right after it rains on a tropical island. If that makes any kind of sense to you at all.
So what’s this one woman show to do ? Come on, let’s get real: unless mom is here to help I’m most likely not rolling out paper-thin egg noodles for lasagna on a Tuesday. But I’m sick and tired of waiting for lasagna Florentine until Christmas, when all the egg noodle production takes place. I want it on a Tuesday in February, and I want it fluffy, creamy, gooey with a golden crust !
So I bought my favorite fresh ricotta ravioli, the extra-large kind and used those instead of lasagna noodles. I did say double creamy didn’t I ? Jack Pot Baby !
I am not the one to brag, and I probably really shouldn’t brag about standing over a piece of this ravioli lasagna Florentine, still in pajamas, and eating it cold for breakfast. But I really did, because even cold it was still super creamy and fluffy, and ate the whole entire thing, no shame at all !
Contrary to popular belief, lasagna doesn’t need to bake for 45 minutes. All those ingredients are almost fully cooked, so what we are looking for is just the cheeses to melt and marry up nicely with the sauce. Then you want to transfer it to the preheated broiler for just a couple of minute to get that nicely golden cheese top. That is all, quick, easy weeknight lasagna Florentine is finally a dream come true.
What’s your favorite style of lasagna ? Are you all about the creamy Florentine, partial to the Bolognese layers or butternut squash ? Have you fallen in love with the ravioli lasagna Florentine yet ? Tell me in the comment section, I want to know everything xo’s
Worth noting: make sure you are using a thick sauce, even if you don’t make it from scratch, just pick a thick tomato sauce so your lasagna won’t be soggy. Are you a carnivore and must have some meat in there ? Simply replace the tomato sauce with this thick ragu alla bolognese.
- 2 lb fresh ravioli large (ricotta filling ), organic
- 1 1/2 c arrabiata or marinara tomato sauce thick
- 1 lb whole milk <a class="zem_slink" title="Ricotta" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricotta" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia" data-mce-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricotta">ricotta cheese</a>
- 2/3 lb fontina cheese shredded
- 1/2 lb baby spinach
- 8 cloves garlic smashed with the side of a chef’s knife
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt & black pepper to taste
- 1/4 c Italian flat leaf parsley or basil for garnish
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Preheat your oven to 375 “F. Meanwhile bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it well. Add the ravioli and cook them for 2 minutes until they float to the top, or according to the instructions on the package. Cook 1 minute less then whatever the box says.
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Drain the ravioli in a colander and drizzle them with a lug of olive oil so they won’t stick to each other. Work with them gently as not to break them, set aside.
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In a large skillet heat up a lug of olive oil and roast the garlic cloves on low flame until golden all over, making sure not to burn them. Once the garlic is golden add in the baby spinach and toss to coat in the oils for about a minute until wilted. Season with a pinch of sea salt. Transfer to a colander and allow the moisture to drain well.
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meanwhile, In a small bowl whisk together the ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp of the olive oil until smooth.
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Take out your large gratin pan, and pour in a drop of olive oil and 1/2 c of the tomato sauce. Spread it all over the bottom. Top with half of the ravioli slightly overlapping them. Drizzle another 1/2 c of tomato sauce of the ravioli and top with the ricotta cheese. Sprinkle the sautéed spinach and roasted garlic all over the top of the ricotta cheese, the sprinkle a half of the fontina cheese on top. Layer the remaining ravioli over the top, slightly overlapping each other, and top with he remaining half cup of the tomato sauce. Sprinkle the remaining fontina cheese all over the top and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
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For a golden top, transfer the lasagne to a preheated broiler for a couple of minutes, until golden brown to your liking. Allow the lasagne to cool off and set for about 10 minutes before serving garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
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P.S. Spaghetti & Fontina Cheese Meatballs Recipe <—The best !
I like to make a vegetable lasagna with eggplant and zucchinni
I like cheese lasagna
I’ve never had chia pudding but I don’t really like any pudding.
I like meaty lasagna.
I like a real meaty lasagna recipe with sausage and hamburger and lots of cheese.
I like lasagna made with italian sausage and lots of cheese!!
I have never heard of Chia Pudding. It looks very interesting.
Meat Lasagna is my favorite
I have never tried it, but it sounds good.
I like meat lasagna though for variety I’ll make a spinach lasagna.
I have not tried chia pudding but it looks interesting.
My all time favorite is Ravioli Lasagna Florentine, it never gets old to me.
I think I’d love to try this one! My hubby prefers a meaty lasagna with a sauce full of beef & sausage. And in the past I’ve always preferred a more veggie-based lasagan – love eggplant lasagna! In every case, though, the key to a good lasagna is usually plenty of cheese!
Mexican Lasagna
I like a classic lasagna with ricotta and meat.
Many years ago I used to make a vegetable lasagna for my family and they loved it. No meat, just lots of veggies (carrots, spinach, mushrooms, onions, etc.). Now I am married to a very picky eater, so if there’s no meat, he won’t eat!
I love traditional style of lasagna with lots of cheese
I have never eaten chia pudding, so I have no valid opinion.
Our family loves traditional lasagna. My kids love all cheese and my husband and I prefer spinach and Canadian bacon.
I really like chicken and spinach lasagna. Yum!
Oh my goodness, that is a gorgeous lasagna! I am so going to make this recipe. I love all lasagna. I guess the one that I make most often is a vegetable lasagna for all the vegetarians in my life. Lots of peppers and mushrooms layered with in a tomato sauce, spinach and ricotta, topped with mozzerella and parmagiana. I can understand how excited you are, Florentina, on your upcoming anniversary. My husband and I will celebrate our 30th in June. Wishing you and your husband a wonderful anniversary! Chin-chin!
Thank you Robyn ! I’m so excited! Congratulations to you on going on 30 years Wow, That’s Amazing! I love it!
My favorite is 3 cheese lasagna.
I love butternut squash lasagna…but your lasagna florentine also looks great!
Yes, I *love* chia seed pudding! I make it every week with coconut milk. :}
I like more garlic flavours and cottage cheese with beef and mozzarella cheese all layered together.
I really enjoy the Florentine style.
Ravioli Lasagna Florentine Recipe is the best lasagna recipe that I have come across so far. Yummy!
I love my lasagna, and I mean LOVE!! It has to have tons of ricotta, mozzarella cheese, meat sauce, and I love to sneak in some zucchini. Oh man now I want lasagna and it 7am.
My favorite style of lasagna is a four cheese lasagna with lots of veggies inside.
i like regular lasagna.
My fave is butternut squash and spinach- with fresh ricotta please!!
Not sure what you’d call the style, but my moms is my fave!
I’ve never had chia pudding, but I’d love to try it!
After looking at your recipe I think I might have a new favorite!
I have never tried chia pudding
Any kind of lasagna – seafood, meat, veggie – I love lasagna! I’m kinda like Garfield, you see…
My favorite lasagna is vegan!
I like it meaty with a Bolognese sauce.
I haven’t really tried many different styles of lasagna, I love the classic meat and cheese kind though.
I haven’t ever tried chia pudding, looks good though!
I normally make a regular lasagna, but the Florentine Recipe above I am going to try next time. Love Spinach and think it would be a nice added ingredient.
The Neapolitan style with ragù sauce is so rich and flavorful…
Honestly speaking, have never tried chia pudding but I’m open to doing so!
The meat and cheese lasagna is my favorite.
I like my lasagna with lots of cheese. I really don’t like meat in mine but more cheese would be great!!
I have seen recipes for Chia Pudding but I myself have not tried the recipes yet. It does look and sound delicious though!
I really love to make spinach lasagne.
I’ve never had Chia pudding. But I do like Chia seeds.
I love the Florentine Lasagna the best – but sometimes I like to bump it up with some sautueed kale & roasted garlic.
I like meat lasagna
Vegetable lasagna with lots of cheese!
of course with beef
what is chia pudding?
Cheese lasagna is my favorite.
I have never heard of Chia pudding !!
I have a recipe for a three-meat lasagna which includes ground beef, breakfast sausage, and pepperoni! It is delicious, filling, and tastes even better as leftovers!
I have never had chia pudding, but I hear it is so good for you! Something about seeing those seeds in the pudding has always scared me off…I probably just need to get over it and try some!
I like a meat and cheese lasagna.
I have never had chia pudding before.
I like a veggie lasagna with zucchini, carrots and spinach
Cheese and spinach with a garlicky sauce.
I like meat and cheese lasagna.
I love traditional lasagna made with spicy italian sausage and added spinach.
Cheese!! 🙂 YUMMY!
I like the traditional lasagna. My moms was amazing, I miss it.
My favorite lasagna has a bottom layer of béchamel sauce, then a layer of rolled lasagna noodles filled with cheese and spinach, and topped with a layer of tomato sauce.
I love meaty and cheesy lasagna.
I love veggie lasagna.
My favorite style is pumpkin lasagna with ricotta and Swiss chard.
I love cheese lasagna. 🙂
I have never tried Chia pudding.
I love vegetarian lasagna.
Vegan lasagna with roasted cauliflower
I love Zucchini Lasagna.
I have never tried Chia pudding before so don’t know if I would love it or not. I am not a fan of sweet flavors.
I really like chicken and spinach lasagna.
CHEESE CHEESE CHEESE
I like lasagna that has lots of different cheeses and meats!
I have never had Chia pudding before. It sounds pretty tasty though!
My favorite lasagna is with Italian sausage! I copied your recipe and may try it!
Sounds great Mary! Just add the Italian sausage to the tomato sauce, that’s all. Mangia !
I love traditional style of lasagna, However I am always willing to try out new versions.
I like this white lasagna with sausage that my sister makes
have never tried chia pudding
i love veggie lasagna
i’ve never tried chia pudding
I like lasanga with Italian sausage and lots of cheese
I love just classic meaty and cheesy lasagna.
I like vegetable lasagna.
I have never tried chia pudding.
Piegorie lasagna
Spinach and lots of cheese!
I like a 5 cheese lasagna.
Vegetable is my favorite!
I like a meat and cheese lasagna.
I have never had chia pudding before.
I love a traditional meat and cheese lasagna. 🙂
I enjoy west coast style veggie lasagna the best. Thanks for the giveaway!
Meat, cheese and tomato sauce lasagna
I was not aware of chia pudding before.
I like spinach and cheese lasagna
I usually make just a standard meat sauce lasagna (my husband likes meat… I can live without it). But I would love to try this recipe. It sounds wonderful!
Thank you for this giveaway!
I love meat lasagna…with lots of ricotta!
As long as the noodles are gluten-free, I’m there! Love lasagna.
I love veggie lasagna with tons of cheese, mushrooms and garlic!
I love vegetarian lasagna with artichokes and mushrooms
I never knew there were many different types! This florentine looks delicious though!
I’ve never tried chia pudding
The recipe above looks delicious. Will be trying it in the next week.
I make a mean meat lasagna!! 🙂
Definitely a real hearty, meaty, cheesy lasagna
i like classic meat and cheese
i love italian style lasagna lots of meat
lots of meat in it for sure. thankyou, ken
Meaty and cheesy
I love a roasted veggie lasagna.
I’ve never tried chia pudding. I don’t like rice pudding so I might not like it.
I LOVE ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA. I ALSO LIKE A WHITE LASAGNA WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH.
Lasagna with garlic and mushrooms is to die for!!
J’aime toutes les sortes de lasagnes avec beaucoup (beaucoup ) de fromage gratiné sur le dessus.
My favorite lasagna recipe is the one I have always used. Sauce, ricotta/egg mixture and mozzarella cheese
I love creamy florentine
I like it meaty with mozzarella.
like meat and cheese
It’s ALL GOOD.
my moms meaty cheesy recipe the best!!
ive never tried chia pudding before. Id probably like it tho!
Lots of meat
Mushroom! Yum!
I love Spinach lasagne.
I like meat and chesse with recota cheese lazana.i never tryed chai pudding
My favorite is mine, Calabrea style, my mom taught me delicious.
i have never tried any different recipes, just love the classic old fashioned.
I like traditional style lasagna!
I like meat lasagne
i have never tried chia pudding
I like traditional with meat sauce
Mmmm…spinach and mushroom lasagna!
I make a killer veggie lasagna, but it’s never the same . Each season brings new ingredients.
lasagna classico
I love every type of lasagne I’ve tried! Traditional, Roasted Veg, Mushroom, Squash, …. I truly don’t have a fav.
I have not yet tried chia pudding, but thanks for the idea.
Meat Lasagna
Simple meat and cheese 🙂
the regular way
my favorite type of lasagna is chicken and vegetables in a white sauce
I like a classic lasagna with lots of meat sauce and extra cheese!
I love vegetable lasagnas with eggplant and zucchini.
I like the meat lasagna.
I like meat and cheese lasagna.
Chia pudding is OK. Avadaco pudding is nasty.
I like a lasagna that has a lot of sauce. I also love to tase the oregano. My sister used to make the BEST lasagna, with monterey jack cheese, instead of ricotta…Yummmmmm!
Cheese lasagna
Never tried it
zucchini lasagne
I am all about the traditional kind with ricotta and lots of parm and mozzarella! Homemade sauce and lot’s of layers!!!
O have never heard of chia pudding! sounds weird.
traditional meat with red sauce
LOVE LOVE LOVE a nice cheesy Florentine lasagna!!!
like all kinds of lasagna; haven’t tried chia pudding
I love chicken and artichoke lasagne with a white sauce
I love vegetarian lasagna.
I have never tried chia pudding.
I like a ground beef or italian sausage lasagna using cottage cheese instead of ricotta.
I have never had chia pudding, but I love tapioca pudding (so I should like chia pudding if I ever have it).
we like meaty lasagna with lots of cheese
I dont know if I like chai pudding – but i would try it
Vegetarian!
I like taco lasagna! Your recipe looks really good.
I have never tried chia pudding or even heard of it actually.
I don’t know if I like chia pudding; I’ve never tried it. Pudding is a favorite dessert at our house, with tapioca at the top of the chart, so maybe I’ll give chia pudding a go one of these days.
I have never said no to any lasagna, whether it’s Florentine, vegetarian or bolognese. These lasagna sheets sound wonderful but I don’t think I’ve ever seen them here.
traditional for me
I dont know if I like chai pudding never tried it before
I like super cheesy lasagna! The more cheese, the better!!
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I like making my lasagna with hamburger, sausage and pepperoni’s
I have never heard of it before
ugh. just got all carried away cut & pasting….
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I like making it in the crock pot
Our family loves a three cheese lasagna with tiny meatballs!
I have never tried chia pudding, but it looks interesting!
I don’t know if I like it because I’ve not tried it before.
I like it with lots of cheese and meat.
This was absolutely delicious! I prefer this over traditional lasagna and will be my go to recipe! I am having company over tonight and wanted to make this recipe but the store was out of ricotta ravioli. I bought porcini mushroom ravioli and pumpkin ravioli. Would either of this work in this recipe?
Yes of course, the porcini ravioli are my favorite!