Lazy Beef Lasagna

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Preparation Time: 50 to 60 min

Ingredients

1-1/2 lbs. ground beef

1 Tablespoon minced garlic

1 jar (26 oz.) prepared pasta sauce or marinara sauce

1-1/2 cups water

Salt

Pepper

1 pkg. (20 to 25 oz.) refrigerated or frozen cheese ravioli

1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Garlic toast or bread sticks

Tossed Salad

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Brown ground beef with garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink. Pour off drippings.

2. Stir in sauce and 1-1/2 cups water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Layer ravioli, beef mixture and cheese, 1/2 at a time, in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake, covered, in 400 degree F. oven 15 minutes (20 minutes for frozen ravioli). Uncover. Bake 15 to 20 minutes more or until sauce is bubbly and pasta is tender. Let stand 5 minutes.

4. Serve with: Garlic toast or bread sticks and tossed salad.

Recipe provided by National Cattlemen's Beef Association and the CA Beef Council

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