Description
This Lazy Lasagna is your new go-to weeknight dinner—cheesy, hearty, and ready with minimal effort. Using frozen ravioli, rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella, it’s the perfect shortcut to that classic lasagna flavor without the layering or boiling. Whether you need quick dinner ideas, cozy food ideas, or an easy recipe for guests, this lasagna delivers big-time flavor with a stress-free process.
Ingredients
4 cups marinara sauce
1.5 pounds frozen cheese ravioli
1.5 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of the dish.
3. Add half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer.
4. Spoon and spread half of the ricotta cheese over the ravioli.
5. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella over the ricotta.
6. Add another 1 to 1.5 cups of marinara sauce on top.
7. Repeat the layers with the remaining ravioli, ricotta, marinara, and mozzarella.
8. Sprinkle the top with grated parmesan and Italian seasoning.
9. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
11. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Make sure to let the lasagna rest before slicing—it helps everything hold together.
If using fresh ravioli instead of frozen, reduce the bake time by 10 minutes.
You can prep this dish the night before and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: easy recipe, dinner ideas, lazy lasagna, weeknight meal