Lazy Lasagna: An Easy Layered Pasta Bake with Ravioli
A cozy, time-saving pasta bake using frozen spinach & cheese ravioli, ground beef, and marinara sauce. Layers of gooey mozzarella and hearty ingredients deliver classic lasagna flavors in under an hour.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (halal or preferred lean beef)
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
- 1 (9-12 oz) bag frozen spinach & cheese ravioli
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking up into crumbles. Drain excess grease and return meat to the skillet.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer one-third of the frozen ravioli, one-third of the meat sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with a top layer of mozzarella.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove foil and broil for 3-4 minutes until golden.
Notes
Frozen ravioli do not need to be thawed before use.
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or crumbled tofu.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or crumbled tofu.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.