Description
This Lazy Ravioli Lasagna is a quick and easy twist on traditional lasagna, using refrigerated cheese ravioli layered with seasoned ground beef, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with minimal prep and a deliciously cheesy baked finish.
Ingredients
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Sauce
- 1 25 oz jar marinara sauce
Pasta and Cheese
- 20 oz package refrigerated cheese ravioli (such as Rana 4 Cheese Ravioli)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the lasagna.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and Italian seasoning. Cook, breaking up the meat, until it is browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Assemble Lasagna: In a 9x9-inch baking dish, start by spreading one-quarter of the marinara sauce evenly on the bottom. Arrange half of the ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. Evenly distribute half of the cooked ground beef over the ravioli. Sprinkle with ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Spoon another quarter of the sauce on top. Add the remaining ravioli in a single layer. Top with the remaining ground beef, then pour on the remaining marinara sauce. Finish by sprinkling the remaining 1½ cups of mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the assembled lasagna in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the dish is bubbly and the cheese has melted and started to turn golden.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the layers set and makes it easier to cut neat portions.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, use lean ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the beef mixture for extra nutrition.
- If refrigerated ravioli aren’t available, frozen ravioli can be used—adjust baking time slightly as needed.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
