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Lazy Ravioli Lasagna with Ground Beef and Three Cheese Mercari Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

This Lazy Ravioli Lasagna is an effortless twist on classic lasagna that replaces traditional noodles with store-bought cheese ravioli. Layered with savory ground beef, marinara sauce, and plenty of melted mozzarella, it makes a delicious, comforting meal that comes together quickly and bakes to bubbly perfection.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 (25 oz) jar marinara sauce
  • 20 oz package refrigerated cheese ravioli (such as Rana 4 Cheese Ravioli)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the lasagna.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and Italian seasoning. Cook, breaking the meat apart, until browned and no longer pink.
  3. Prepare the Baking Dish: Spread 1/4 of the marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish to create a flavorful base layer.
  4. First Layer of Ravioli and Beef: Arrange half of the refrigerated cheese ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. Then spread half of the cooked ground beef evenly on top, followed by sprinkling 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Add More Sauce: Spoon another 1/4 of the marinara sauce over the cheese layer evenly.
  6. Second Layer of Ravioli and Beef: Place the remaining ravioli in a single layer over the sauce, then top with the rest of the cooked ground beef. Pour the remaining marinara sauce on top.
  7. Final Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the entire dish for a luscious cheesy crust.
  8. Bake: Place the lasagna in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until it is bubbly and the cheese has melted and is slightly golden.
  9. Rest Before Serving: Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 5 to 10 minutes to set and cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Using Frozen Ravioli: If using frozen ravioli, add 10-15 minutes to the baking time. Cover the dish loosely with foil for the first 25 minutes to prevent over-browning before uncovering and baking until bubbly and fully heated.
  • Make Ahead: This lasagna can be assembled up to a day in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready, adding 5-10 minutes to the bake time if baking directly from the fridge.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/lazy-ravioli-lasagna-with-ground-beef-and-three-cheese-mercari-recipe/