Enjoy everything that's good about a classic lasagna with just a fraction of the work. This cheesy baked ravioli AKA Lazy Lasagna is the perfect quick and comforting dinner.
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Homemade is almost always best, and that certainly goes for lasagna! Unfortunately, traditional lasagna is time-consuming and kind of a pain really. This recipe is perfect for busy nights or whenever you want a delicious meal in a hurry.
I like to serve this lasagna with a simple Italian salad and of course, some cheesy garlic bread never hurt anyone!
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Ingredients and Substitutions
- Meat: I used ground beef but you could use ground turkey or Italian sausage. You can also leave the meat out and make this vegetarian.
- Marinara Sauce: I use my easy homemade low-carb marinara but any sauce that you like will work well.
- Seasoning: Since the sauce I use is super flavorful, I keep the seasoning very simple just using Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. You can add additional Italian seasoning, garlic, diced onion, basil, or any seasoning that you like.
- Cheese: I suggest using mozzarella cheese, but a shredded Italian blend would also work really nicely. I also prefer to use sliced mozzarella for the center of the lasagna layers, and shredded cheese for the top.
- Ravioli: I much prefer using refrigerated cheese ravioli as opposed to frozen. I think that it has a much better texture and more consistent flavor. However, you can use frozen ravioli.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Before you start cooking this lazy lasagna, set your oven to preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9x13" pan with non-stick spray.
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. When the meat is fully cooked, drain the grease and add the marinara along with 1 cup of water.
Spread a half cup of the marinara in the bottom of your prepared pan. Next add a layer of the ravioli, followed by half of the remaining marinara and beef, and then a layer of cheese.
Repeat all of the layers ending with cheese. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
Bake the covered casserole in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 - 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
Allow the lasagna to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tip: If you use frozen ravioli there is no need to add water to the marinara sauce. You will also need to increase the baking time to 45 minutes covered, and 20 minutes uncovered.
Variations
There are so many ways to change up this recipe. Here are some of my favorites:
- White Lazy Lasagna - Swap the marinara for alfredo sauce, and swap the beef for cooked and shredded chicken. You can also add some chopped spinach to the mix.
- Different Ravioli Fillings - Try using ravioli with different fillings such as mushroom, spinach and ricotta, or beef.
- Vegetarian - Omit the beef for a delicious meal perfect for meatless Mondays or any day really!
Storage
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven until heated through.
You can also freeze leftovers for up to 6 months. It's best to allow the lasagna to thaw at least halfway before reheating in the oven or microwave.
FAQs
Nope 🙂 just place the uncooked ravioli into the casserole. For refrigerated ravioli, you will need to add 1 cup of water to the marinara, but for frozen ravioli no additional water is necessary. The ravioli will cook completely in the oven.
I like to serve ravioli with a simple Italian salad and some homemade cheesy garlic bread.
Top tip:
- If you use frozen ravioli there is no need to add water to the marinara sauce. You will also need to increase the baking time to 45 minutes covered, and 20 minutes uncovered.
📖 Recipe
Lazy Lasagna
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 ½ cups Marinara Sauce about 24 ounces
- 1 cup Water omit if you are using frozen ravioli
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Sliced or shredded
- 20 oz Refrigerated Cheese Ravioli or frozen
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400° F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Add the beef, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as it cooks.1 lb Lean Ground Beef, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- When all of the beef is browned and cooked through, drain the excess grease and return the beef to the skillet. Stir the marinara sauce and water into the beef.2 ½ cups Marinara Sauce, 1 cup Water
- Add ½ cup of the marinara to the bottom of the greased pan. Next, add a layer of ravioli. Top the ravioli with half of the remaining beef and marinara followed by half of the cheese. Repeat the layers one more time.20 oz Refrigerated Cheese Ravioli, 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the dish is heated through and the cheese on top is golden brown. Enjoy!
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The nutrition information listed here is only an estimate and is simply provided as a courtesy. It nor any other information within this post should constitute medical or nutritional advice. Be sure to read all packaging and ingredient labels for potential allergens. Optional ingredients are not included unless otherwise specified.
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JB says
I made this for dinner tonight. It hit all the marks: easy to make and delicious! I make my own sauce as well and wouldn't think of using jar sauce when it's so easy and better home made. This recipe is a keeper. I did not vary from it. Very nice. Thank you for a nice meal!