Quick Lazy Lasagna

Name: Lazy lasagna with ravioli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 container ravioli (30 - 30 oz fresh ravioli); 1 jar oz marinara pasta sauce (24 oz jar); 1/2 lb hamburger crumbles (cooked); 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded mozzarella cheese); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated or shredded)

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This cheesy, well-seasoned ravioli lasagna, with a hearty helping of ground beef, hits the spot when you are looking for a delicious pasta dish. Easier, quicker, and just as delicious as traditional lasagna! The huge helpful shortcut? Use cheese ravioli instead of cooking and layering lasagna noodles and cheese!

This lazy day cheesy lasagna recipe is a delicious, cheap & frugal family meal! This garlic bread recipe is the perfect side! Or, if you are looking for a fresh-tasting appetizer for your Italian themed dinner, make this bruschetta with fresh basil. A great hearty Italian soup to make is this Pasta e Fagioli Soup.

Why is this a favorite pasta recipe?

This simplified lasagna still delivers that comforting feeling of a classic lasagna. The rich flavors, melted cheese, and pasta combination create a satisfying and familiar dish.

This is a simple recipe using mainly pantry ingredients. It is an easy meal. But it's delicious, and it satisfies that Italian pasta craving.

When you get a craving for lasagna, this comes together quickly. And, if you need to buy the ingredients, it's not many. You can also

Ingredients

1 (25 - 30 oz container) of fresh ravioli *
1 24 oz marinara pasta sauce
½ lb low-fat cooked hamburger crumbles (turkey or chicken crumbles work too).
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese

*Frozen ravioli works as well. You just need to add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit

Step 1
Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Spread approx. ⅓ of pasta sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
Arrange a layer of ravioli in the dish in a single layer.

Step 2
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella evenly over the ravioli, followed by ¼ cup of the shredded parmesan.

Step 3
Sprinkle all the cooked ground beef onto the cheese layer.
Top with ⅓ of pasta sauce. I spoon it on evenly and lightly spread it out making sure to get the sauce in the corners and edges.

beef and shredded cheese on top of ravioli

Step 4
Add a second layer of ravioli, and cover with the remaining pasta sauce.
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

lazy lasagna with final layer of marinara sauce and cheese

Step 5
Wrap the top of the baking dish with sprayed foil.
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil.

taking foil off lazy lasagna so it can brown more

Step 6
Bake another 5-10 minutes until cheese starts to brown.

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lazy lasagna with ravioli taken out of oven

This is a recipe I make with the taste of lasagna (pasta, sauce, and cheesy!), but way less work. It is quick, easy, and certainly one of those dishes you can prepare beforehand. I call it cheater's lasagna, and my kids know exactly what I'm making.

Helpful hints and substitutions

Instead of hamburger meat, use ground chicken, turkey, or a combination with your favorite sausage. This is an easy vegetarian dish, too! Just leave out the meat and ensure the ravioli you buy is vegetarian.

I try to use fresh cheese ravioli. However, other ravioli flavors also work. I've also used tortellini in a pinch, but those tend to be smaller and harder to layer. But if that's what you have at home, use it!

You can also up the vegetable content of this meal. Layer some fresh (or thawed drained) spinach. This is especially nice if you are making a vegetarian version.

Storage

This can be refrigerated in a covered container for 4 -5 days.

If freezing, ensure there is very little air in the container and keep it frozen for a maximum of 2 months.

FAQ

Can I use frozen ravioli?

Yes, just either allow to thaw prior to baking or bake a few minutes extra to get the dish hot.

Can I use the small dried ravioli?

I wouldn't. I don't think you will get the same result. You need the big kinds of ravioli!

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Lazy lasagna with ravioli

A delicious lazy lasagna flavored recipe. This easy pasta recipe has all the flavor of lasagna but way less work and time! The shortcut is using cheese ravioli instead of layering lasagna and cheese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: casserole

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 182Kcal

Author: Susan Moncrieff

Ingredients

1 container ravioli 30 - 30 oz fresh ravioli
1 jar oz marinara pasta sauce 24 oz jar
½ lb hamburger crumbles cooked
2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Spread approx. ⅓ of pasta sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
Arrange a layer of ravioli in the dish in a single layer.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella evenly over the ravioli, followed by ¼ cup of the shredded parmesan.
Sprinkle all the cooked ground beef.
Top with ⅓ of pasta sauce. I just spoon it on evenly and lightly spread it out making sure to get the sauce in the corners and edges.
Add a second layer of ravioli, cover with the remaining pasta sauce.
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Wrap baking dish with sprayed foil.
Bake for 30 minutes, remove foil and bake another 5-10 minutes until cheese starts to brown.