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Lazy Lasagna Casserole with Frozen Ravioli

A thick, juicy slice of lazy lasagna featuring layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and melted cheese.
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Make this easy weeknight dinner using frozen cheese ravioli as a shortcut. You get the rich, cheesy flavor of classic lasagna without the time spent layering or boiling noodles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Brown the ground beef or sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Stir the marinara sauce into the meat mixture in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then remove from heat.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese until combined.
  5. Spread about one cup of the meat sauce mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Arrange half of the frozen cheese ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
  7. Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the ravioli layer.
  8. Spoon half of the remaining meat sauce over the ricotta layer.
  9. Sprinkle one cup of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  10. Repeat the layers: remaining ravioli, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining meat sauce, and the final cup of mozzarella cheese.
  11. Pour the 1/4 cup of water around the edges of the dish.
  12. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  13. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  14. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before you cut and serve it.

Notes

  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half of the marinara sauce with a jar of meat sauce.
  • For a deconstructed lasagna feel, you can skip the baking step and serve the layered mixture warm in bowls after heating the sauce thoroughly.
  • This recipe works well as a make-ahead meal; cover and refrigerate before baking. Add 10 minutes to the covered baking time if baking from cold.

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