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Easy Lazy Lasagna: No-Boil Weeknight Wonder

This lazy lasagna recipe transforms frozen ravioli into a restaurant-quality comfort food with all the cheesy, saucy satisfaction of traditional lasagna in just 60 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage or ground turkey
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 jar 24 oz marinara or pasta sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 package 25 oz frozen cheese ravioli (or cheese tortellini)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet 6–8 minutes until browned. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in baking dish. Layer frozen ravioli, half the sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  4. Cover tightly with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  5. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil or parsley.

Notes

Do not thaw ravioli before baking. Rest 10 minutes after cooking for clean slices. For variety, try different ravioli fillings or leaner protein options.