Let’s be honest — we all love lasagna, but not the time it takes to make it. That’s where this lazy version comes in. Using frozen ravioli as the shortcut, this dish delivers all the cheesy, saucy comfort of traditional lasagna without the layering, boiling, or babysitting.
Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is a dump-and-bake dream. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, you’ll have a bubbling, golden-brown tray of comfort food on the table in under an hour. It’s one of those meals that feels like cheating… but tastes like winning.
This Lazy Lasagna Is So Easy, It Must Be Wrong!
Description
This lazy lasagna is the ultimate shortcut supper — made with frozen ravioli, your favorite pasta sauce, and loads of melty cheese. It’s everything you love about traditional lasagna, minus the hassle.
Just layer the ingredients in a baking dish, pop it in the oven, and let the magic happen. No need to boil noodles or dirty extra pans. The result? A hearty, family-friendly meal with rich flavor and comforting texture that tastes like you spent hours making it — but didn’t.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add the ground beef to a pan over medium high heat. Break up and cook until browned and cooked through. Push the ground beef to one side of the pan and add in the onion and garlic. Stir and sauté until fragrant. Mix everything together.
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Add the sauce in. I use a bit of water to clean out the jar. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
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To build the lasagna, add have the sauce to the bottom of a casserole dish. Follow this by half the ravioli evenly layered over. Dollop the ricotta evenly over followed by the mozzarella. Dust half the parmesan over. Now, evenly spread the cheddar on. Repeat the process for the final layer.
If you don't what to use ricotta, you can use cottage cheese. -
After the final layer, sprinkle a bit more Italian seasoning over the top followed by the basil. Finally, sprinkle on the hot pepper flakes which are optional.
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Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a 375 degree F preheated oven for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
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Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes, serve, and enjoy your lazy lasagna.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 420kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Saturated Fat 10g50%
- Cholesterol 60mg20%
- Sodium 860mg36%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 19g38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutritional values are a within reason estimate and my vary depending on several factors.
Note
Use cheese-stuffed or meat-stuffed ravioli for extra flavor — both work great.
Want more layers? Add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or ground beef between the ravioli.
Cover with foil for the first 25–30 minutes of baking to keep it moist, then uncover to brown the cheese.
If using frozen ravioli, no need to thaw — just add 5–10 extra minutes to bake time.
Leftovers reheat beautifully and make a great next-day lunch.
