Description
This Lazy Lasagna recipe offers a quick and easy alternative to traditional lasagna by using frozen cheese ravioli layered with tomato sauce and cheeses, baked to bubbly perfection. It’s a comforting, hassle-free dish perfect for weeknight dinners that delivers all the flavors of classic lasagna with less prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 (25 oz) bag frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 (24 oz) jar tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the lasagna layers.
- Prepare Sauce Base: Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly on the bottom of a baking dish to prevent sticking and start the flavor base.
- Layer Ravioli: Arrange a single layer of frozen cheese ravioli on top of the tomato sauce, spacing them evenly.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the ravioli layer for creamy, cheesy flavor.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering with tomato sauce, ravioli, and mozzarella cheese until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes to cook the ravioli thoroughly and meld flavors.
- Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese on top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the lasagna to cool slightly before serving to set and make it easier to slice and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute tomato sauce with marinara sauce for extra flavor.
- For added protein, consider mixing cooked ground beef or sausage between layers.
- Covering with foil ensures ravioli cooks evenly and prevents cheese from burning.
- Allowing the dish to rest after baking helps the layers firm up for better serving portions.
- Use pre-shredded cheeses to save time but freshly shredded mozzarella melts better.
