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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.

This easy lasagna recipe tastes like traditional lasagna without all the work. This is the best simple lasagna casserole recipe with mozzarella cheese, ground beef and with ravioli. This lasagna bake recipe is quick and easy with no boil needed for the noodles. You’ll never make a traditional lasagna after making this lazy day recipe. #eatingonadime #lasagnarecipe #lazydayrecipesThe 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.

This easy lasagna recipe tastes like traditional lasagna without all the work. This is the best simple lasagna casserole recipe with mozzarella cheese, ground beef and with ravioli. This lasagna bake recipe is quick and easy with no boil needed for the noodles. You’ll never make a traditional lasagna after making this lazy day recipe. #eatingonadime #lasagnarecipe #lazydayrecipes

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

  • 1/2 bag of frozen cheese ravioli (25 oz bag is what I used)
  • 1/2 lb of ground beef, browned
  • 2 cans of crushed tomatoes (14 or 15 oz each)
  • 1/2 tablespoon of Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tablespoon of Garlic Salt
  • 2 cups of mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Stir in all the cans of tomatoes, and seasonings.
  3. In a 9×9 baking dish, spray with nonstick spray.
  4. Place a layer of ravioli across the bottom.
  5. Spoon half the sauce over the ravioli.  It’s approximately 1 cup meat sauce.
  6. Then layer half of the mozzarella cheese.
  7. Add another layer of ravioli, sauce, then cheese.
  8. Add the parmesan cheese on top.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes-45 minutes or until bubbly.
  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.

 

This easy lasagna recipe tastes like traditional lasagna without all the work. This is the best simple lasagna casserole recipe with mozzarella cheese, ground beef and with ravioli. This lasagna bake recipe is quick and easy with no boil needed for the noodles. You’ll never make a traditional lasagna after making this lazy day recipe. #eatingonadime #lasagnarecipe #lazydayrecipes

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!

This easy lasagna recipe tastes like traditional lasagna without all the work. This is the best simple lasagna casserole recipe with mozzarella cheese, ground beef and with ravioli. This lasagna bake recipe is quick and easy with no boil needed for the noodles. You’ll never make a traditional lasagna after making this lazy day recipe. #eatingonadime #lasagnarecipe #lazydayrecipes

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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: 3 -4
Calories: 441 kcal
Author: Eating on a Dime
Ingredients
  • 1/2 bag of frozen cheese ravioli (25 oz bag is what I used)
  • 1/2 lb ground beef (browned)
  • (2) 15 oz. cans of crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tablespoon Garlic Salt
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet brown the beef completely and drain off any remaining fat.
  2. Stir in all the cans of tomatoes, and seasonings.
  3. In a 9x9 baking dish, spray with nonstick spray.
  4. Place a layer of ravioli across the bottom.
  5. Spoon half the sauce over the ravioli.
  6. Then layer half of the mozzarella cheese.
  7. Add another layer of ravioli, sauce, then cheese.
  8. Add the parmesan cheese on top.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until bubbly.
  10. Remove from the oven and let it sit for about 10- 5 minutes before you serve. Cut and serve.
  11. Serve with your favorite side salad and crusty garlic bread.
Recipe Notes

This recipe is so much easier to make than traditional lasagna, but still delivers the amazing flavors of a traditional lasagna recipe.

Nutrition Facts
{Lazy Day} Easy Lasagna Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 1707mg74%
Potassium 818mg23%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 885IU18%
Vitamin C 19.6mg24%
Calcium 449mg45%
Iron 5.5mg31%
* 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 simple lasagna casserole recipe with mozzarella cheese, ground beef and with ravioli. This lasagna bake recipe is quick and easy with no boil needed for the noodles. You’ll never make a traditional lasagna after making this lazy day recipe. #eatingonadime #lasagnarecipe #lazydayrecipes

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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.

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