Lazy Lasagna

This lazy lasagna casserole is as good as the real deal, but it's much more convenient and easier to make. With just 3 ingredients, you can whip up a cheesy, flavorful, and delicious lasagna your family will love!  

The Best Lazy Lasagna

If you love lasagna, this easy dinner recipe is one you'll want to make over and over again.

It's loaded with all of the same layers of flavor as a traditional lasagna recipe but with the added convenience of using frozen cheese ravioli instead of lasagna noodles. You'll get that ooey gooey melted cheese, rich marinara sauce, and tender noodles without the extensive cooking process. 

This lasagna casserole is perfect for making busy weeknight meals, and it's impressive enough to serve at a dinner party. No one will have a clue just how easy it was to make! Serve it with these oven bake meatballs and Olive Garden breadsticks, and you'll have a dinner everyone will remember. 

Why This Recipe Works

5-minute prep. Layer the ravioli with the sauce and cheese in a baking dish and pop it in the oven. It's that easy! Just like my frozen burrito casserole.

Family favorite. Anyone who likes pasta absolutely loves this lazy lasagna. It's a hit with kids and adults every time, so you can serve it whenever you want and know you'll have a winner.

Legit flavor. This tastes just as good as real lasagna and has all the flavors and textures you'd expect. 

Ingredients

I mentioned earlier that you only need 3 ingredients to make this lazy lasagna casserole, and those ingredients are:

• 1 (25oz. bag) frozen ravioli
• 1 (24oz. jar) pasta sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese for sprinkling on top (optional)

If you're looking for a more traditional lasagna recipe, you have to check out my Grandma's secret beef lasagna recipe. For something still cheesy and saucy, give this tortellini bake a try!

How To Make Lazy Lasagna

1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200ºC) and grease a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread about ¾ cup of the pasta sauce of your choice on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

2. Assemble the lasagna: Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. Top with half of the remaining sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers starting with the frozen ravioli, followed by the remainder of the sauce and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle it with parmesan cheese if you want more flavor. 

3. Bake the lasagna: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown. 

4. Serve: Let the casseorle cool for 5-10 minutes, and then serve alone, with garlic bread, or any sides you want. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Place the ravioli flat in the baking dish and try not to overlap them as you build the layers.
• Make a meat sauce by mixing cooked brown ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey, or Italian sausage in a bowl with the spaghetti sauce.
• Layer the lasagna with ricotta cheese or cottage cheese before, and finish it off with mozzarella. 
• Add some Italian seasoning to the pasta for more flavor.
• Serve the lasagna with fresh basil on top and extra grated parmesan cheese.

How To Store Lazy Lasagna

In the fridge: Cover the baking dish with a lid or transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and store for about 3-5 days.

In the freezer: Store the leftovers in a freezer-safe container and freezer for about 2-3 months.

Reheating: Put a large serving of lazy lasagna back in a casserole dish and heat in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and it's warmed through. You can microwave single portions in 20-second increments until warm.

FAQS About This Lazy Lasagna Recipe

What is lazy lasagna?

Lazy lasagna is a cross between casserole and traditional lasagna. It is made with frozen cheese ravioli in place of regular lasagna noodles and ricotta cheese, layered with sauce and mozzarella. The finished casserole dish has the same flavor as lasagna, but it's way quicker, easier, and more convenient to make!

Is it better to let lasagna sit before baking?

Typically, allowing your lasagna to rest for 30-40 minutes before baking is a good way to help the flavors of the dish soak into the lasagna noodles. When you make this lazy lasagna, it's not necessary since the ravioli pasta is frozen.

Do you cover lasagna when baking?

Yes, covering lasagna when baking will prevent the cheese from getting too burnt. You'll want to bake it covered, then uncover it and continue baking to brown the cheese. 

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