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Lazy Lasagna Casserole Using Frozen Cheese Ravioli

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Make this Lazy Lasagna Casserole for a quick, comforting weeknight dinner. This easy lasagna recipe uses frozen cheese ravioli, eliminating the need to boil noodles, and delivers classic cheesy flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Stir the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning into the cooked ground beef. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  5. Spread half of the meat sauce mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Arrange half of the frozen ravioli over the sauce layer.
  7. Spread all of the ricotta mixture evenly over the ravioli layer.
  8. Top the ricotta layer with half of the mozzarella cheese.
  9. Arrange the remaining frozen ravioli over the mozzarella.
  10. Pour the remaining meat sauce over the second layer of ravioli.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and all of the Parmesan cheese on top.
  12. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
  13. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the ground beef.
  • If you prefer a deconstructed lasagna style, you can layer the ingredients in a large bowl instead of a baking dish, but baking time may vary slightly.
  • This recipe works well as a make ahead lasagna shortcut; cover and refrigerate before baking, adding 10-15 minutes to the bake time.

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