Lazy Beef Lasagna with Ravioli

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb ground beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg (Use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon.)
• 0.25 tsp pepper
• 26 oz prepared pasta or marinara sauce (1 jar)
• 1.5 cup water
• 20 oz cheese ravioli (1 package; refrigerated or frozen, package may contain 20 to 25 ounces)
• 1 cup Italian cheese blend (shredded)
• cooking spray (for coating the baking dish)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400°F. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.

2. 2

   Add the ground beef and minced garlic to the hot skillet. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking the beef into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Remove the cooked beef from the skillet with a slotted spoon. Pour off the drippings, then return the beef to the skillet.

4. 4

   Add the salt, ground nutmeg, and pepper. Stir and mix well.

5. 5

   Stir in the prepared pasta or marinara sauce and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.

6. 6

   Cook the beef sauce for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Coat a 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

8. 8

   Layer half of the cheese ravioli in the prepared baking dish.

9. 9

   Layer half of the beef mixture over the ravioli, followed by half of the shredded Italian cheese blend.

10. 10

    Repeat the layers with the remaining ravioli, beef mixture, and shredded cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

11. 11

    Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, or for 20 minutes if using frozen ravioli.

12. 12

    Uncover the dish and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the pasta is tender.

13. 13

    Let the lasagna stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

The source does not specify whether the ravioli should be thawed when using frozen ravioli; it only provides the longer covered-baking time for frozen ravioli.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• casserole
• beef
• pasta
• weeknight meal
• baked
• comfort food
• family-friendly