Lazy Lasagna

14 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 - 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 -2 minced garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 25 ounces frozen cheese ravioli
  • 1 -2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or a blend of mozzarella and parmesan)
  • optional sauce
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 -2 teaspoon italian seasoning (or a blend of oregano, basil and parsley)
  • 1 -2 teaspoon sugar
  • crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 -2 dash wine (just a splash or two) (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    preheat oven to 375.
  2. 2
    brown ground beef with garlic and onion in large nonstick skillet. Drain off fat if necessary.
  3. 3
    Mix with prepared marinara and set aside.
  4. 4
    You can use a jar of storebought marinara or make your own with the ingredients listed above. The ingredients are flexible - I use whatever combination of canned tomatoes I happen to have at the time - crushed, diced, puree, with herbs or garlic already added - whatever. No need to cook before you add to the mix - it will bake along with everything else.
  5. 5
    Bring 4 qts water to a boil. Cook ravioli just till it floats, about 3-5 minutes. Drain.
  6. 6
    Place a bit of sauce/beef mixture in bottom of 9x13 pan. Add a layer of half the ravioli, topped by half the sauce, followed by half the shredded cheese.
  7. 7
    Repeat layers.
  8. 8
    Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes, till sauce is bubbly and cheese is browned.
  9. 9
    Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

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