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{Lazy Day} Easy Lasagna Recipe

Carrie

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I have such an easy lasagna recipe for you to try this week with your family. We call it our lazy day lasagna recipe. It is much easier to make than traditional lasagna but you get all the same amazing flavors of a traditional lasagna.

The best lasagna recipe for a lazy day.

No need to boil, or add in ricotta cheese. Thanks to these cheese stuffed frozen ravioli we are completely skipping a few steps without missing all the amazing flavors of a traditional lasagna recipe which is exactly why we say it is the best recipe for a lazy day.

Now you can enjoy all the flavors without all the work.

What ingredients are needed to make easy lasagna recipe with mozzarella cheese? 

I love a traditional lasagna but it can be a ton of work to prepare.  You have to perfectly layer the lasagna noodles, pasta sauce, ricotta cheese mixture and then repeat layers until the lasagna is formed.

Although, it tastes great, it’s a lot of work to make a traditional lasagna.  I have also seen some recipes that use cottage cheese or an easy lasagna recipe with jar sauce but they are all still a lot of work to perfectly layer the ingredients.

With my favorite lazy day lasagna, I love to use frozen cheese ravioli, so you still get all the flavors of traditional lasagna without all the layering and time consuming work.

Here is all you need for this lasagna recipe simple to make!

  • Frozen Cheese Ravioli
  • Ground Beef
  • Crushed Tomatoes
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Garlic Salt
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Just a note, I’m making a small batch, but you can easily double the ingredients and bake in a 9×13 pan for a bigger lasagna meal.

How to make this Lazy Day Lasagna Recipe:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet brown the beef completely until it’s no longer pink and drain off any remaining fat.
  • Stir in all the cans of tomatoes, and seasonings.
  • In a 9×13 baking dish, spray with nonstick spray.
  • Place a layer of ravioli across the bottom.
  • Spoon half the sauce over the ravioli. 
  • Then layer half of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Add another layer of ravioli, sauce, then cheese.
  • Add the parmesan cheese on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for approximately 10-15 minutes to brown the top of the casserole.
  • Remove from the oven and let it sit for about 10- 15 minutes before you serve. Cut and serve.
  • Serve with your favorite side salad and crusty garlic bread.

How do you freeze this simple lasagna recipe?

This lazy day lasagna recipe definitely freezes great. Make the recipe as directed except don’t bake. Just allow it to cool completely.

Make sure you are using a foil throw away pan. Cover with aluminum foil and place in the freezer to freeze. I would allow it to thaw slightly and cook for about an hour until it was bubbly.

When I make this recipe, I usually make two.  One to enjoy now and one to save in the future for an easy future dinner for my family!

What to serve with this simple lasagna recipe?

I love to serve this lasagna recipe with a side Caesar salad topped with our favorite homemade Caesar salad dressing.  Also, I usually serve it with one of our favorite bread recipes.

Here are some of our favorites that I hope you try soon:

Also, I love freezing my own garlic bread so that my family can enjoy it at anytime.  Learn how easy it is to freeze here.  This was a game changer for our family because we all love garlic bread!

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{Lazy Day} Easy Lasagna Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

This simple lasagna recipe tastes like traditional lasagna without all the work. This is the best lasagna recipe for a lazy day.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: {Lazy Day} Easy Lasagna Recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 683 kcal
Author: Eating on a Dime
Ingredients
  • 25 oz Frozen cheese ravioli
  • 1 lb ground beef (browned and drained)
  • 3 cans crushed tomatoes (15 oz cans)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Salt
  • 4 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet brown the beef completely and drain off any remaining fat.

  2. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and seasonings.

  3. Spray a 9X13 pan with non stick cooking spray.

  4. Place a layer of ravioli across the bottom of the pan.

  5. Spoon half the meat sauce over the ravioli.

  6. Then layer half of the mozzarella cheese on top of the meat sauce.

  7. Add another layer of ravioli, sauce, then cheese.

  8. Top with the shredded parmesan cheese.

  9. Cover with foil and Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes. Remove the foil and back for an additional 10-15 minutes to slightly brown the top of the lasagna.

  10. Remove from the oven and let it sit for about 10- 15 minutes before you serve. Cut and serve.

  11. Serve with your favorite side salad and crusty garlic bread.
Recipe Notes

I usually make this with ground beef but this is delicious made with sausage or with ground turkey as well. 

Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5-7 days.  Reheat in the oven or microwave and enjoy! 

Nutrition Facts
{Lazy Day} Easy Lasagna Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 683 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 137mg46%
Sodium 2112mg92%
Potassium 661mg19%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 40g80%
Vitamin A 769IU15%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 448mg45%
Iron 13mg72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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This easy lasagna recipe tastes like traditional lasagna without all the work. This is the best lasagna recipe with mozzarella cheese. You’ll love this lazy day lasagna recipe made with raviolis instead of noodles. It’s a family favorite! #eatingonadime #Italianrecipes #lasagnarecipes #lazyrecipes

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  1. lori says

    I call this ravioli casserole. I haven’t made it in a long time. such a quick yummy adaptation to a classic Italian dish

  3. Diana says

    Easy and delicious! I doubled the recipe,and boy was I glad that I did!??My husband and I both loved it!

  7. Barbara says

    You can also you can also use meat filled ravioli instead of ground meat as a layer just put tomato sauce in between I have also used cheese raviolis layered with seafood filled raviolis and a bechamel sauce both were great and much easier

  9. David Marshall, says

    Can you do any easy Dutch oven recipes for camping? Recipes that do not require preheating.

  10. Melissa says

    I prepped this before work. When I get home I will just throw it in the oven. Super easy to prep. I used a combination of mozzarella and cheddar cheese and left out the parmesan. We will see how it turns out in a few hours.

  14. Lisa says

    I made this could not find stuffed ravioli so used a different stuffed pasta was a winner in my house

  16. Rosemary says

    I have this in the oven, I added some sugar to the sauce. Kind of think 1/2 TBSP of italian seasoning is alot, so I cut back on it before adding.R

  17. Carrie says

    Rosemary – I don’t think so, but you can definitely adjust it down if you like. Thanks!

  21. Aud says

    Do you need to boil the ravioli first? There’s no directions on what to do with them….

  29. Char says

    I want to fix in the morning and cook in the evening.Do I use frozen or fresh raviolis?

  31. Pam says

    I put together when I got home from work and in the oven now. Smells delicious!!! I did use crushed fire roasted tomatoes and a little sugar. Also added a little red pepper flakes to give it a little kick. ?

  33. Debbie says

    You say crushed tomatoes than it says canned tomatoes which is it. Can you use diced?

  34. Carrie says

    It’s crushed tomatoes. You can used diced or tomato sauce if you prefer. Thank you.

  36. Carrie says

    It’s not Italian dressing for this recipe. It’s Italian seasoning which is in the spices section at your local grocery store. Thanks!

  37. Mary says

    Thank you for this recipe. It’s just my husband and I and it’s hard to cook for 2 people.
    He loves lasagna. Can’t wait to try this.

  39. Brenda says

    I just made this. It was awesome! I used fresh ravioli and boiled them for just a minute. Worked prefect! I will definitely make this again. Great comfort food for cold days!

  42. Mandi says

    What is the cook Time if you have prepared it and froze it? I tried and 45 mins was not enough time.

  43. Carrie says

    When I freeze it, I allow it to thaw slightly and then I generally cook it for around 1 hour. Thank you!

  44. Becky says

    This recipe is so yummy! I doubled the ravioli & ground beef for a 9×13 pan & sprinkled the top with 4C Parmesan/Romano cheese. I left all the other ingredients the same and it turned out delish!

  50. Tonya says

    This is our family’s favorite meal! I make it at least once a week but if my kids had their way it would be a lot more. We love it!! And it’s super easy to make. I’ve done it both in the oven and crockpot, both came out delicious!

  55. Lennelle says

    I was hesitant to make this because I’ve never used the cheese ravioli. I was very pleased when my kids tried it and and asked for more. It is a really easy way to make lasagne quick and stress free.

  56. Renae says

    Did you use 1/2 bag of a 25 ounce bag of ravioli? Or, did you use the whole 25 ounce bag because you say “25 oz bag is what I used)? Thanks

  58. Barbara D. says

    I have cheese tortellini in my freezer, so you think those would work the same as ravioli?

  61. Beverly says

    I used gluten-free cheese raviolis. It turned out great!!! You can’t tell the difference. Family favorite ??

  63. Karrie says

    This is super easy and sooo good. My kids LOVE IT. Even meatless is pretty good. I use vodka sauce and my secret ingredient.. cottage cheese!! It’s delicious!!

  65. Carrie says

    Yes, you can half the recipe and place it in a 7X9 pan. The cook time would remain the same. I hope you enjoy it!

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