5-Ingredient Lazy Ravioli Lasagna (Gluten Free)

I make this Lazy Ravioli Lasagna when I’m looking for easy comfort food with zero hassle. Think of it as a no boil recipe that skips the traditional lasagna noodles and the long prep work. Amazing, right? Instead, you can use my frozen cheese ravioli lasagna shortcut, which is layered with marinara or pasta sauce.

I love recipes that center around quick, easy, minimal prep. Great when you feel like something comforting and cozy but don’t want to cook from scratch. Call it a lazy, weeknight hack if you like!

For more recipes like this spinach ravioli bake, try my Ravioli Casserole, this 2-Ingredient Ravioli and my One Pan Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs. You can find tons of Gluten Free Dinner Ideas on my blog.

Why you’ll love this gluten free recipe

This ravioli lasagna is the perfect lasagna hack. Zero browning meat. You just pack all the ingredients into the skillet in layers and off you go.

Lazy lasagna requires very little washing up, my friends. What more can we ask for mid-week?

I love a good no-boil ravioli lasagna family recipe like this one. It’s quick, cozy and fuss free but feels pretty nostalgic at the same time.

The sheer ease of the prep of this meal is why it’s such a great weeknight lasagna.

Ingredients and substitutions

Sauce: Grab a bottle of your favorite Marinara sauce or tomato sauce for this lazy ravioli lasagna recipe.

Pasta: I used gluten free ravioli, just frozen and straight from the bag. Any filling works but ground beef is most classic for a lasagna, right?

Spinach: Chopped fresh spinach is the perfect green layer. I used fresh but you can also make it with frozen and thawed spinach. Just make sure to ring out extra water.

Cheese: I love the texture of sliced provolone cheese in this spinach ravioli bake.

Fresh basil leaves: Optional but they honestly add a super classic flavor that I wouldn’t skip.

Directions (step by step)

Build the skillet: Add the frozen ravioli to an oven safe skillet and top with half of the marinara sauce. Mix everything in the skillet together to fully coat the ravioli.

Top with spinach and cheese: Add the spinach in a layer and then top with the 3 slices of cheese.

Build more layers: Add the rest of the sauce, three more slices of cheese and the basil.

Bake the lazy ravioli lasagna: Bake your spinach ravioli bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the pasta and filling have cooked through.

Expert tips and tricks

Add more sauce if you need to: If you prefer extra saucy pasta, add a little more marinara to keep the ravioli from drying out.

No oven safe skillet for your baked ravioli? You can just layer everything in a baking dish instead.

Broil the top: To give the top extra golden-brown color, switch your oven to broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes of baking.

Change up or combine the cheeses: Sometimes I’ll swap out the provolone with mozzarella, fontina or even a sprinkle of parmesan for a different flavor.

Boost the protein: For more protein, add cooked ground beef, turkey or sausage between the layers with the spinach.

You can use fresh if you don’t have frozen: Fresh or refrigerated ravioli can be used instead of frozen; just reduce the bake time by about 10 minutes.

Rest for 5 minutes: I find that if I let the lazy ravioli lasagna rest for 5 minutes, it is just easier to scoop up.

Storage and meal prepping 

Leftover lazy ravioli lasagna keeps really well in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.

Reheat in the oven at 350F (175C) until it has warmed through, or you can microwave it in short intervals.

This spinach ravioli bake freezes for about 2 months. Let it cool completely so it doesn’t steam up and then transfer portions to freezer-safe containers.

If you want to make it up ahead of eating it, build the layers up to 24 hours in advance, cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and pop it into the fridge. I just add 10 minutes baking time if I’m cooking it straight from the refrigerator.

Variations

Super cheesy: Add a layer of shredded mozzarella and parmesan along with the provolone. It’s pretty extra but so good.

More meaty: Mix in cooked ground beef, Italian sausage, ground meats, turkey, sausage or shredded rotisserie chicken with the marinara.

Extra veggies: Add sauteed mushrooms, zucchini or bell peppers to the spinach layer in your 5-ingredient ravioli lasagna dinner.

Make it hot and spicy: Stir some red pepper flakes into your lazy ravioli lasagna or use a spicy Marinara sauce.

Add white sauce: Swap marinara for Alfredo sauce or a creamy tomato sauce in your lazy ravioli lasagna recipe for busy weeknights. This is pretty rich-tasting, but it’s SO good.

Load up the herbs: Add fresh oregano, thyme or rosemary with the basil.

FAQs

Can I use fresh ravioli instead of frozen in this lazy ravioli lasagna?

Yes! Fresh or refrigerated ravioli works great, too. Reduce the bake time by about 10 minutes, as they cook faster than when they are frozen.

What’s the best type of cheese to use in this baked ravioli casserole lazy lasagna?

I like the mild flavor from Provolone but mozzarella, fontina or a blend of Italian cheeses also work well.

Can I use a different type of pasta instead of ravioli in this ravioli casserole?

Yes! Ravioli gives this dish a stuffed-pasta twist but you can swap in tortellini or even cooked penne or rigatoni.

What should I serve it with?

I love serving mine with crunchy, warm gluten free garlic bread and a bright, simple salad.