Lazy Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (24 oz) jar of your favorite pasta sauce
- 1 bag of frozen ravioli (spinach & cheese recommended, but any variety works)
- 1 bag of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Garlic bread (optional, for serving)
Equipment
- 9×13 inch baking dish
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cup
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef.
- Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Prepare the Meat Sauce:
- Pour the entire jar of pasta sauce into the skillet with the browned beef.
- Stir to combine the sauce and beef thoroughly.
- Prepare the Baking Dish:
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce mixture on the bottom of the 9×13 inch baking dish. This prevents the ravioli from sticking to the dish and adds extra flavor.
- Layer the Ingredients:
- Place a single layer of frozen ravioli on top of the thin layer of sauce in the baking dish.
- Spoon a layer of the meat sauce over the ravioli.
- Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat sauce.
- Repeat the Layers:
- Repeat the layering process (ravioli, meat sauce, cheese) until you have three layers or until you run out of ingredients. Ensure the final layer is topped with a generous amount of cheese.
- Bake the Lasagna:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent the cheese from burning.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the lasagna is bubbling and heated through.
- Broil for a Golden Top:
- After baking, remove the foil and switch the oven to broil on low.
- Broil the lasagna for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden and slightly crispy. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Serve:
- Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. This helps it set and makes it easier to cut.
- Serve with garlic bread on the side if desired.
Enjoy your Lazy Lasagna!
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