Ravioli Casserole aka Lazy Lasagna will remind you of a traditional lasagna from the meat sauce to the delicious cheesy layers. This casserole is a perfect option for busy nights or casual gatherings when you want a comforting meal without the lengthy preparation.
Let's talk about easy dinner recipes. In my house, everybody gets excited when I bring out the lasagna ingredients for dinner. We just love lasagna, but it is so time consuming to make during the week and this lazy lasagna casserole recipe will taste very similar. You can also experiment with this recipe and use various types of ravioli from meat, spinach, or cheese ravioli. Our favorite is the spinach mozzarella ravioli you can get at Costco.
Try some of our other favorites, such as Chicken Tetrazzini, Chicken Alfredo Bubble Up, or BBQ Chicken Bubble Up.
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Ingredients for Easy Lazy Lasagna Recipe
- frozen ravioli
- lean ground beef
- Italian sausage
- spaghetti sauce/pasta sauce
- ricotta cheese
- garlic (2-3 cloves)
- egg
- parmesan cheese
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- Italian seasoning
- mozzarella cheese
FAQs
Lazy lasagna with ravioli is a simplified version of traditional lasagna. Instead of layering lasagna noodles, you use ravioli, which already contains cheese or meat, to create a quick and easy lasagna-like dish.
Yes, you can use fresh ravioli. The cooking time may be slightly reduced since fresh ravioli cooks faster than frozen.
Yes, you can assemble the dish ahead of time, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, add an extra 10-15 minutes to the covered baking time to ensure it heats through.
Yes, you can freeze the assembled, unbaked dish. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. To bake, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed, adding extra time as needed.
This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad, garlic bread, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Top Tips
- You can use frozen ravioli right out of the package, no need to cook it.
- This recipe is pretty versatile for your tastes. If you want to use meat, no meat, homemade sauce, jarred sauce, extra seasonings, different cheese. Choose for your own preferences.
- If you want to substitute the ricotta for cottage cheese, that will also be tasty.
- Add in some veggies, such as mushrooms, onions, zucchini.
- If you like an extra cheesy lasagna, throw in as much or as little cheese as you prefer.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How to make Lazy Lasagna with Ravioli
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x13" casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- Brown ground beef, Italian sausage, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic over medium heat until it is no longer pink. Cook 1 tablespoon of minced garlic in the meat. Drain well, then add sauce to the meat and combine.
- Next, mix together ricotta or cottage cheese, egg, and parmesan in a medium bowl. Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder for extra flavor.
- Spread ⅓ of the meat mixture into prepared pan.
- Place half of the ravioli on top.
- Spread ½ of the ricotta cheese mixture over the ravioli.
- Place 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top. Repeat layers, ending with 2 cups of mozzarella on top.
- Bake 35-45 minutes or until golden brown. Let rest about 10 minutes before cutting. Enjoy with garlic bread!
Ravioli Casserole (Lazy Lasagna) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 25 oz bag of frozen ravioli
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 jar 24 oz marinara/pasta sauce
- 2 cups (16 oz) ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2-3 cloves)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (plus extra for top, if desired)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x13" baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Brown ground beef, Italian sausage, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic over medium heat until it is no longer pink. Drain well, then add sauce to the meat and combine.
- Mix ricotta cheese, egg, and parmesan in a medium bowl. Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder for extra flavor.
- Spread ⅓ of the meat mixture into the prepared pan.
- Place half of the ravioli on top.
- Spread ½ of the ricotta cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Repeat layers, ending with 2 cups of mozzarella on top.
- Bake 35-45 minutes or until golden brown. Let rest about 10 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!
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