If you have been inspired to eat out less, you need meals that are frugal, simple and quick. Plain old pasta is so boring. If you are intimidated by the thought of homemade lasagna, I assure you that anyone can make this dish.
Are you ready?
Start with a bag of frozen ravioli. Any flavor will do, but cheese works quite nicely. I bought mine at Aldi. Keep in mind that it must be frozen, not the fresh refrigerated variety.
Allow it to defrost a bit so the pieces come apart easily. Take a jar of your favorite pasta sauce, and pour a quarter of it into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Add 1/4 cup of water and spread evenly.
Line the bottom of the pan with a layer of ravioli, piece by piece. Press it gently into the sauce.
Now layer about one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the ravioli. Dollop a layer of sauce over the cheese. You could now add a layer of cooked spinach or other veggies at this point if you so desire.
Next add another layer of ravioli over the sauce and cheese, followed by another layer of sauce, then mozzarella and a generous sprinkle of parmesan.
Sprinkle with some parsley flakes for an extra fancy touch. 
Cover with foil and bake at 350 for approximately 30 minutes. Remove foil and cook an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
Be sure to allow the pan to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Cut into squares and serve just like lasagna. Add a tossed salad and some garlic bread for a crowd-pleasing meal!
This dish is even better the next day as leftovers; it also works well as a make-ahead meal for the freezer.
Linked to: Tempt my Tummy Tuesday
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YUM!! Talk about easy to make! ON MY LIST:)
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This is one of our favorite things to make!!! SO SO easy and just as yummy!
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I have made this the last few years for my family as well, but I put a layer of cooked ground beef in it. Love your idea about a layer of cooked veggies, tho!
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This recipe reminds me of our family favorite ~ Marcus’ Simple Lasagna!
Yummy!
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That looks delicious! My husband loves ravioli, and this would be a great way for us to fix it. Thanks!!
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That looks simple, frugal and so yummy! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! I can’t wait to make it this weekend
I’ll probably add some pepperoni just for kicks.
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question – also works well as a make-ahead meal for the freezer – if i make ahead and freeze – do i bake before i freeze or after??
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Love it…. Here’s another easy one. Fiesta Ravioli. Cook a pkg of meat ravioli according to pkg directions. Mix 1 cup salsa and a can of enchilada sauce and heat in saucepan. Combine cooked ravioli & sauce in 9 x 13 pan. Top with 1 cup of cheddar or mexican blend cheese and bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted.
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This looks really good…def going to try it!!
Thanks!
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Wow! That looks and sounds amazing!!
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I have bookmarked your recipe. I just made a frozen lasagna today for lunch and want to try something more homemade, LOL.
I make a lasagna in the crockpot you might like. Here is my recipe: http://www.thismomcancook.com/recipes/dinners/crockpot-lasanga-recipe/
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WOW. How have I not thought of this magnificent recipe before? We have Italian at least once a week and since I always have ravioli in my freezer (from Sams) this is a perfect cheap dinner for us! Sounds great! I’ll be enjoying that this Friday!
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this sounds and looks amazing. maybe not on a hot day but on a day when you need some extra warmth this could be a great go to.
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Well that looks so easy. I LOVE easy! Thanks for sharing this recipe and linking to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.
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