Lazy Lasagna (3 Ingredients!) – Detailed Recipe
Servings: 4-6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 packages frozen ravioli (choose your favorite flavor, cheese ravioli works well for this dish; typically around 9-10 oz each, about $3.50 each)
- 2 bags shredded mozzarella cheese (around 8 oz per bag; usually 2 for $5)
- 1 1/2 jars spaghetti sauce (usually 24 oz each; on sale 2 for $4, but use 1.5 jars for this recipe)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This gives it time to heat up while you assemble the lasagna. - Cook the Ravioli
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the frozen ravioli according to the package instructions (usually about 3-5 minutes until they float to the surface).
- Once cooked, drain the ravioli and set them aside. This step is simple and quick—just make sure they’re cooked through and not overcooked, as ravioli can become mushy if left too long in the water.
- Prepare the Baking Dish
- Grease a baking dish (9×13 works great) lightly with cooking spray or a little olive oil.
- Start layering: Place a single layer of cooked ravioli at the bottom of the dish. You don’t need to be perfect with the arrangement since the layers will be hidden under the sauce and cheese.
- Layer the Sauce & Cheese
- Sauce: Pour about 1/4 of your spaghetti sauce over the first layer of ravioli, spreading it evenly to cover. You can use any tomato-based sauce you like (traditional marinara works great).
- Cheese: Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce. Make sure the cheese is spread evenly across the layer.
- Repeat: Continue layering ravioli, sauce, and cheese in two more layers, making sure to end with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake
- Cover with foil (optional, to avoid the cheese getting too brown too quickly), and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. The goal is to melt the cheese and warm everything through.
- If you like your cheese a bit crispy and golden, remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking to let the top get bubbly and slightly browned.
- Serve & Enjoy
- Let the dish cool for a few minutes after removing it from the oven so the cheese can set and it’s easier to serve.
- Pair this lazy lasagna with a side of garlic bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- The dish is best enjoyed while hot, with every bite of cheesy, saucy ravioli.
Tips for Success:
- Make it your own: Feel free to add extra toppings or fillings to the ravioli before baking—like cooked ground beef, sausage, or vegetables (spinach, mushrooms, etc.)—to bulk it up.
- Use a thicker sauce: If you’re not a fan of watery lasagna, opt for a thicker spaghetti sauce or add a bit of tomato paste to thicken the sauce before layering it in.
- Freezer-friendly: This recipe is great for meal prep! You can assemble the whole dish and freeze it before baking. Just thaw and bake when you’re ready to eat.
This Lazy Lasagna is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick, comforting, and filling meal without the fuss of making traditional lasagna from scratch! The ravioli does most of the work, and the cheese and sauce bring everything together beautifully.