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Lazy Lasagna

This Lazy Lasagna is a simplified version that is layered with fresh ravioli. It is filled with tender beef, flavorful sauce, and gooey cheese. Enjoy it anytime!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 526kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh ravioli we used a spinach and ricotta ravioli
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce (your favorite brand, we used Classico four cheese)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese torn
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Garnish

  • fresh basil or parsley optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F
  • In a large skillet brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Once the beef is fully cooked, drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  • Pour the jar of pasta sauce into the skillet with the ground beef and stir well to to combine and let simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Next, arrange a single layer of fresh ravioli over the sauce.
  • Spread another layer of meat sauce over the ravioli.
  • Sprinkle a layer of grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  • Add another layer of ravioli, followed by more meat sauce.
  • Top with the remaining grated mozzarella cheese and pieces of freshly torn mozzarella.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the ravioli is cooked through
  • Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Instead of cooking beef, take another shortcut by using a meat-filled ravioli. 
Turn the oven to broil and cook the lasagna for about 5 minutes to brown the cheese on top for more texture and flavor.
Don’t have a casserole dish? Layer this lazy lasagna in a cake pan instead!

Nutrition

Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 869mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 10mg