Lazy Lasagna
A quick and easy baked ravioli casserole that captures the essence of lasagna without all the layering work. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 24 oz frozen cheese ravioli Use any brand you like. Fresh or refrigerated ravioli can work if you slightly reduce bake time.
- 24 oz pasta sauce Smooth or chunky; marinara, tomato-basil all work.
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella Heaping. Whole-milk mozzarella melts best.
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Optional for a salty, nutty finish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a thin swipe of olive oil.
- Spread about 3/4 cup of pasta sauce across the bottom of the pan to create a thin, even layer.
- Arrange half the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce (roughly 12 pieces).
- Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the ravioli and sprinkle with half the mozzarella.
- Repeat with the remaining ravioli, add the rest of the sauce, and top with the remaining mozzarella. Sprinkle Parmesan over the top if using.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, until cheese bubbles and begins to brown. Broil for 1–2 minutes for a crispier top, if desired.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread or a crisp green salad to cut the richness. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.