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    10 Shortcuts to Lasagna Dinners

    Photo by: Julie Van Rosendaal
    Ravioli Lasagna
    Ingredients:
    1 large jar good-quality tomato sauce
    2 16-18 oz. bags fresh or frozen large ravioli, with any sort of filling
    1 pkg. frozen chopped ... more 
    Photo by: Julie Van Rosendaal
    Ravioli Lasagna
    Ingredients:
    1 large jar good-quality tomato sauce
    2 16-18 oz. bags fresh or frozen large ravioli, with any sort of filling
    1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed
    1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella
    ½ cup grated Parmesan
    Directions:
    1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
    2. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray, and spread a third of the tomato sauce over the bottom. Lay half the ravioli in a single layer on top. Sprinkle with the spinach and half the cheese, another third of the sauce and then the remaining ravioli, sauce and cheese.
    3. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake another 10 minutes, until golden and bubbly. less 
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    Tue, Jan 15, 2013 1:12 PM EST
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    If pulling together a pan of lasagna sounds like a task you simply don't have time for, we've got you covered! It's easier than you think to simplify cooking lasagna, whether you're substituting in frozen ingredients, no-cook noodles, or no noodles at all! These fun, simple shortcuts will turn the task of making homemade lasagna into a treat. Not only do these recipes take away the prep time with all sorts of clever ideas, but they're unbelievably delicious... and some of them have the extra benefit of being low-carb (yes, it can be done!). Here are 10 simple variations on classic lasagna! - By Brooke McLay



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