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Lazy Lasagna Delight

Lazy Lasagna Delight

This shortcut lasagna layers frozen cheese ravioli with meaty marinara and creamy ricotta for a cozy, weeknight bake.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.75 cup diced yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage mild or hot
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 cup marinara sauce
  • 0.25 cup water helps the ravioli steam
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt divided, to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 3 cup shredded mozzarella divided
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 24 oz frozen cheese ravioli do not thaw
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Soften onion for 3–4 minutes.
  • Add sausage. Cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in garlic. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in marinara and water. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, half the Parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup meat sauce in the dish. Arrange half the frozen ravioli over it.
  • Dollop half the ricotta mixture on ravioli. Spoon more sauce to cover.
  • Repeat layers with remaining ravioli and ricotta. Top with remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 12–15 minutes until bubbly and browned.
  • Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

Variation: Swap the sausage for lean ground turkey and add a handful of chopped spinach between layers. For extra creaminess, stir 2 tbsp heavy cream into the sauce.
Storage: Cover leftovers and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat covered at 350°F until hot, or microwave in portions.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Lazy Lasagna Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.