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Lazy Lasagna

Looking for a weeknight dinner that feels like a cozy Sunday meal? This baked ravioli lasagna is exactly that. It’s layered with frozen cheese ravioli (no need to thaw!), a rich homemade meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and plenty of melty mozzarella and pecorino. The best part? It comes together without boiling a single noodle. You’ll brown some ground chuck with onions, garlic, and spices, stir in your favorite marinara, then layer everything up in a baking dish like you would a classic lasagna. It’s hearty, cheesy, and just the right amount of spicy thanks to red pepper flakes. After a quick bake in the oven, you’ve got dinner that feels a little fancy but takes half the effort. Let it rest before slicing—you’ll get those perfect layers every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 25 oz bag frozen cheese ravioli (keep frozen—do not thaw)
  • 1.5 lbs ground chuck
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 7 –8 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 28 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley fresh or dried, plus more for garnish
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese fresh or shredded
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese + 2 tbsp per layer

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Make the meat sauce:
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Add chopped onion and cook until softened. Add ground chuck and cook until browned. Stir in garlic, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, then pour in the marinara sauce. Simmer on low while prepping the rest.
  • Mix the ricotta filling:
  • In a bowl, stir together the ricotta, parsley, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 2 tbsp parmesan. Set aside.
  • Layer the lasagna:
  • Spoon a bit of meat sauce into the bottom of your baking dish.
  • Add a layer of frozen ravioli.
  • Dollop half the ricotta mixture on top.
  • Sprinkle with half the mozzarella and a couple tablespoons of parmesan.
  • Repeat the layers: sauce → ravioli → ricotta → cheese.
  • Finish with a final layer of sauce and the rest of your mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with extra parsley if you like!
Keyword lazy lasagna
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