Lazy Lasagna (Ravioli Lasagna)
Time:
Prep: 10–15 minutes
Cook: 35–45 minutes
Total: About 50–60 minutes
Servings:
6–8 servings
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
1 jar (24 oz / ~700 g) pasta sauce (marinara or your favorite)
1 bag (20–25 oz / ~600–700 g) frozen ravioli (cheese, spinach & cheese, or meat)
2–3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (extra flavor)
Equipment
9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish
Skillet
Oven
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C)
2. Cook the beef
Heat a skillet over medium heat
Add ground beef and cook until browned (6–8 minutes)
Break it apart as it cooks
Drain excess grease
3. Make the meat sauce
Add the full jar of pasta sauce to the cooked beef
Stir and let simmer for 2–3 minutes
4. Prepare the baking dish
Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom (prevents sticking)
5. Layer the lasagna
Repeat layers (about 3 times):
Layer frozen ravioli (single layer)
Add a layer of meat sauce
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese
Repeat until the dish is full
Finish with a generous layer of cheese on top
6. Bake
Cover with foil (optional, helps prevent over-browning)
Bake for 35–40 minutes
7. Broil (optional but delicious)
Remove foil
Broil on LOW for 3–5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden
8. Rest & serve
Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before cutting
This helps it hold its shape
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
Garlic bread
Fresh salad
Tips
No need to thaw ravioli—use straight from frozen
Add Italian seasoning or garlic for extra flavor
Mix in ricotta cheese for a creamier texture
Use a mix of cheeses (mozzarella + cheddar + parmesan)
Variations
Use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef
Add chili flakes for spice
Add spinach or mushrooms for a veggie boost
Use meat-filled ravioli for extra richness
Why it’s called “Lazy”
Because you skip:
Boiling pasta
Making layers from scratch
But still get a classic lasagna taste with half the effort
