Clever Shortcuts For Lasagna Slideshow

Use Frozen Ravioli Noodles

Prepared, frozen ravioli is the secret behind this shortcut. Rather than waiting for noodles to boil, you simply layer stuffed ravioli with all the usual lasagna fixings and you've got a meal ready in no time at all.

Get the recipe for Ravioli Lasagna.

Use Egg Roll Wrappers

If you like lasagna, but don't like all the mess, try tossing together these Easy Lasagna Cups with egg roll wrappers. They cut down on the prep time, and make a batch full of fun, single-serving sized pasta cups that everyone will love.

Get the recipe for Easy Lasagna Cups.

Use Crescent Dough

Refrigerated dough takes the place of noodles in these fun-to-make and fun-to-eat Lasagna Pinwheel Bites.

Get the recipe for Lasagna Pinwheel Bites.

Make Lasagna Soup

Rather than making a whole pan of lasagna, why not take the seasonal shortcut and turn it into a soup? This simple recipe will surprise you at how much it tastes like lasagna, without all the work.

Get the recipe from A Farm Girl Dabbles.

Use a Skillet Instead of an Oven

Don't heat up that oven just yet. This shortcut calls for a skillet, and that's it! Try pulling together this delicious recipe on a weeknight or lazy weekend for the ultimate dinner.

Get the recipe from Generation Y Foodie.

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