Lazy Beef Lasagna

Try this no-fuss lasagna recipe today. Ground Beef, pasta sauce and cheese are layered and baked together. This recipe is perfect for beginners.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 jar (26 ounces) prepared pasta or marinara sauce
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 package (20 to 25 ounces) refrigerated or frozen cheese ravioli
• 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Instructions

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.

• Test Kitchen Tips Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.