Costco Deli Ravioli Lasagna Bolognese Review
Author’s Note: As always, this is not a paid or sponsored review. I have no affiliation with Costco.
Greasy like a delicious oil spill.
I should have tried this sooner. This is one of the Costco Deli products that folks rave about, but just doesn’t sound good. Ravioli Lasagna? Really?
But friends, it’s good. Really.
What does it taste like?
This is super flavorful lasagna. The cheese is a sophisticated combination of mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, parmesan, fontina, pecorino romano cheese. There’s more density than I expected in the ravioli layers; the noodles are compressed together without a fluffy cheese layer separating them. The cheese is inside! Compartmentalized. It’s different. But yumcious.
I can slightly taste the “chianti and chablis” wine-based sauce. There’s a savory-rich flavor that doesn’t reek of anything in specific — it’s not “garlicy” or “oniony.” Just delicious. And complex.
The meat is on the bottom. It’s a spiced combination of beef and pork. While there are thinly sliced, bite-sized pieces, the texture is reminiscent of tender meatball.
There is a “tonne” of oil that collects in the bottom of the pan. A lagoon of oil. Definitely greasier than I want. The upside of microwaved leftovers is that the oil seems to have already soaked into the pasta, and doesn’t pool egregiously. The downside? Well, I guess I’m eating all that oil instead of leaving it behind in the pan!
Unfortunately, I incinerated my lasagna. Behold:
And I take full responsibility for this mistake. I did not read the cooking instructions thoroughly — the pan is supposed to be wrapped in aluminum foil before baking. I did not mean to turn it into a cheesy version of Anakin Skywalker. Alas.
I cooked the tray nekked, with the cheese flapping in the oven breeze. Perhaps this is why mine has very little sauce? I ended up using a jar of Bertolli sauce from my pantry to add a much-needed sauciness to my servings.
Well, I may have gone a bit overboard. But, sauce.
Do I like this better than Costco’s Frozen Italian Sausage Lasagna? YES. Yes, I do. This one has better textures and flavors. But less sauce. Just add your own sauce, and you’ll be unstoppable.
Ingredients in Costco Deli Ravioli Lasagna Bolognese
Here is my best attempt at typing out the ingredients, from the label:
- Bolognese Sauce (Beef, Water, Tomatoes, Onions, Sausage [Pork, Water, Spice Mix {Salt, Natural Flavors, Vinegar, Sugar, Paprika}], Salted Chianti and Chablis [Grapes, Salt, Sulfites], Demi Glace [Water, Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, Salt, Gelatin, Beef Stock, Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Protein {Wheat, Soy, Corn}, Chicken Broth, Dried Tomato, Gums {Xanthan, Locust Bean}, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate {Preservative}], Tomato Paste, Garlic, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Starch, Propylene Glycol, Butter [Cream, Salt], Salt, Beef Base [Roasted Beef, Sea Salt, Flavor {Beef Broth, Beef Fat, Natural Flavor}, Sugar, Corn Oil, Natural Flavors, Dried Beef Stock], Canola Oil, Spices)
- Four Cheese Ravioli (Ricotta, Parmesan, Fontina, Pecorino Romano Cheese [Whey, Cream, Milk, Part Skim Milk, Sheep Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Light Cream, Whole Milk, Whole Eggs, Bread Crumbs [Enriched Flour {Wheat Flour, Vitamins B3, B1, B2, B9, Iron}, Dextrose, Yeast, Salt], Salt, Corn Starch, Dried Egg Whites, Carrageenan, Spices, Pasta [Semolina, Water, Whole Eggs, Salt, Beta Carotene {Color}])
- Mozzarella & Provolone Cheese (Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk & Milk Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
- Parsley Flakes
Whew! That’s… a lot. My little typing fingers are exhausted.
These aren’t “the worst” ingredients. But there are preservatives, hydrolyzed protein, propylene glycol, dextrose, carrageenan, natural flavors (listed 4 times), and sulfites. I have a sulfite sensitivity, but fortunately I didn’t get a reaction from eating this.
Nutrition Facts
A serving is roughly 1/8th the package (or 6.6 ounces) and contains 370 calories. You get 21 grams of fat (10 grams saturated fat), and 24 grams protein. There are 24 grams total carbohydrates, of which 4 grams are fiber (yay, fiber!) and 3 grams are sugars (0 grams “added sugars”). There’s 23% your daily value cholesterol, and 36% your daily value sodium per serving. You also get a whopping 30% your daily value calcium per serving.
Honestly? This is better nutrition than I expected. Especially given how much grease oozed out of mine.
Price and Servings
The ravioli lasagna is sold by weight in the Costco Deli. The current price per pound is $5.99, but most pans are $20+. Mine cost $20.55.
This is a “Kirkland Signature” (Costco store-brand) product, and the item # is: 41212.
Shelf Life
The “sell by” date on my package allowed approximately 3 days to consume. It holds up pretty well to microwaving leftovers.
Speaking of leftovers, I started eating this Monday and finished it Saturday. So, six days. No major loss in quality. But I think adding sauce is key to that fresh-tasting satisfaction. I also recommend microwaving on “Medium” (instead of HIGH) to warm it gently through the center. It’s so dense, it tends to overcook on the outside, and stay cold on the inside. Plus, the meat can get tough if you nuke it too high.
Cooking Instructions
Here are the re-heating instructions from the label:
“Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Remove clear lid, cover with foil, and place on a cookie sheet in center rack of oven. Bake 60-70 minutes or until temperature reaches 165 degrees as measured by thermometer.”
Dramatic Conclusion
I liked this ravioli lasagna better than I expected. It has great flavors and textures, but may need additional sauce. It’s also very oily/greasy. The nutrition makes this a decent entree choice. I would buy it again!
On the infallibly precise “Awesome-o-Meter,” this Costco Deli option scores an enthusiastic “Yaaas.”
The End.
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