Lazy Beef Lasagna

DifficultyBeginnerYields6 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr
 1 ½ lbs ground beef
 1 tbsp garlic, minced
 ½ tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp nutmeg, ground
 ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
 26 oz marinara sauce (about 1 jar)
 1 ½ cups water
 20 oz cheese ravioli (frozen or refrigerated)
 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1

Heat oven to 400°F. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings and return beef to skillet.

2

Stir in salt, nutmeg and pepper; mix well. Stir in pasta sauce and water; bring to a boil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3

Coat 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Layer half the ravioli, half the beef mixture and half the cheese. Repeat with remaining ravioli, beef mixture and cheese; cover with aluminum foil. Bake in 400°F oven 15 minutes (20 minutes if using frozen ravioli). Uncover; continue baking 15 to 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and pasta is tender.

4

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

 1 ½ lbs ground beef
 1 tbsp garlic, minced
 ½ tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp nutmeg, ground
 ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
 26 oz marinara sauce (about 1 jar)
 1 ½ cups water
 20 oz cheese ravioli (frozen or refrigerated)
 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Directions

1

Heat oven to 400°F. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings and return beef to skillet.

2

Stir in salt, nutmeg and pepper; mix well. Stir in pasta sauce and water; bring to a boil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3

Coat 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Layer half the ravioli, half the beef mixture and half the cheese. Repeat with remaining ravioli, beef mixture and cheese; cover with aluminum foil. Bake in 400°F oven 15 minutes (20 minutes if using frozen ravioli). Uncover; continue baking 15 to 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and pasta is tender.

4

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Lazy Beef Lasagna

Recipe and photography courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.