Easy Lazy Smoked Lasagna on the Pellet Grill (Gluten-Free Option!)

When you’re craving a warm plate of comfort food after a long day, the thought of boiling noodles, browning meat, and washing multiple dishes is enough to make anyone close the fridge door. Classic lasagna is a labor of love, but I have a quick, no-fail method that can be done without ever heating the stove. This Easy Lazy Smoked Lasagna on the Pellet Grill is one of our family favorites, and it only uses THREE ingredients!

Is there really anything better than a delicious, smoked meal that only uses 3 ingredients? I just don’t think so! By swapping out traditional lasagna noodles with store-bought cheese ravioli, you completely bypass the boiling and layering headache. Instead, you get all that rich, classic flavor of a classic baked pasta dish with a subtle wood-fired smoky flavor that only the pellet grill can provide. The best part? It’s only 5 minutes of prep!

Table of contents

• What is Lazy Smoked Lasagna?
• Why You’ll Love this Easy Recipe
• Ingredient Notes
• How to Make Lazy Smoked Lasagna
• Tips for the Best Lazy Smoked Lasagna
• Variations and Substitutions
• Frequently Asked Questions
• What to Serve with Lazy Smoked Lasagna
• Easy Pellet Grill Recipes
• Storage and Reheating
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Reheating
• More Pellet Grill Recipes:

What is Lazy Smoked Lasagna?

Lazy smoked lasagna is a simple, three-ingredient version of classic lasagna. It uses refrigerated ravioli, marinara sauce, and smoked Gouda cheese. These ingredients are layered in a pan, then baked on the pellet grill or smoker. As the smoker heats, the dish absorbs the wood-fired aroma and makes that cheese melt into a bubbling, golden crust over savory pasta sauce.

Why You’ll Love this Easy Recipe

• It doesn’t get any better than THREE ingredients!
• Make it gluten-free with gluten-free ravioli.
• Prepped in less than 5 minutes.
• Rich, smoky flavor with no hassle.
• Family-friendly; all will love it!

Ingredient Notes

• Refrigerated Ravioli – Two pounds of store-bought refrigerated ravioli, like cheese or spinach, will serve as the pasta in this rich lasagna. We use gluten-free ravioli; my favorite brand to use is Sprouts. Since this recipe uses refrigerated ravioli, we cook the frozen ravioli per the package instructions and let it cool in the fridge for about an hour before using.
• Pasta Sauce or Marinara Sauce – Two jars of your favorite sauce; this can be a classic marinara or a meat sauce. It will keep the lasagna moist as it smokes.
• Smoked Gouda Cheese – Freshly shredded smoked Gouda melts wonderfully and pairs perfectly with the natural wood-fired flavor of the pellet grill or smoker.

How to Make Lazy Smoked Lasagna

1. Preheat the smoker to 225°F.
2. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish.
3. Spread about 3/4 cup of pasta sauce over the bottom of the dish. It will be a very thin layer of sauce.
4. Add half the ravioli and arrange them in a single layer over the sauce.
5. Spoon half of the remaining sauce (2 1/2 cups) over the ravioli.
6. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda.
7. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
8. Smoke uncovered for 60 minutes.
9. Cover the dish with foil and continue smoking for an additional 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
10. For more golden, browned cheese, remove the foil, increase the temperature to 375°F, and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes.
11. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips for the Best Lazy Smoked Lasagna

• Do not use frozen ravioli; this is made using refrigerated ravioli. If you are using frozen ravioli, for instance for gluten-free, cook it per the package instructions. After it has drained and cooled, place it in a bowl or container in the fridge for an hour to chill, then proceed with the instructions in the recipe.
• Shred your own cheese; store-bought pre-shredded cheese is coated in starch to prevent sticking, which means it does not melt as well as freshly shredded blocks of cheese.
• Upgrade the crust: if you want more golden-brown color, simply remove the foil in the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking time and increase the temperature to 375°F.
• Let it rest: always let it rest for about 10 minutes so the sauce thickens before serving.

Variations and Substitutions

• Meat – Stir in pre-cooked ground beef, browned Italian sausage, or shredded rotisserie chicken directly into the pasta sauce before layering; this will turn that lasagna into a meaty masterpiece.
• Cheese – If you do not have smoked Gouda, swap it for shredded mozzarella or provolone.

• Vegetables – Layer in spinach or sliced mushrooms in between the layers of ravioli.
• Gluten-Free – Use gluten-free ravioli and gluten-free pasta sauce to make this a quick gluten-free meal.
• Oven Baked – If you do not want to use a smoker, try this Oven Baked Ravioli Lasagna.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ravioli does not need to be boiled if it’s refrigerated. If you are using frozen ravioli, then it does need to be cooked by boiling first and then placed in the fridge to chill before using.

The lazy lasagna can be assembled in a baking dish and covered tightly. Then, place it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before smoking.

This lazy lasagna does not include any raw meat; it is fully cooked once the pasta is tender at about 140°F. If you add pre-cooked meats, it’s best to cook up to 165°F to ensure it’s all heated through.

Mild, sweet pellets like apple, cherry, pecan, or oak work well, or a blend. Avoid heavy woods like mesquite, as they will overpower the lasagna.

What to Serve with Lazy Smoked Lasagna

Garlic Bread

Crispy Side Salad

Roasted Green Beans

Grilled Romaine

Easy Pellet Grill Recipes

Smoked Mississippi Chicken

Smoked Steak

Smoked Peach Crisp

Storage and Reheating

Refrigerator

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezer

Freeze cooked portions in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Reheating

Reheat in the oven or smoker at 325°F, covered with foil, for 15 minutes or until warmed through. It can be reheated in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes on a microwave-safe plate, but may change the texture.

This 3-ingredient Lazy Smoked Lasagna on the Pellet Grill is the ultimate family dinner that is effortless and helps keep your sanity even on the busiest of nights! Customize it with your favorite meats, veggies, and side dishes.

More Pellet Grill Recipes:

• Smoked Chicken Drumsticks (Pellet Grill)

• Pellet Grill Smoked Little Smokies

• Pellet Grill Balsamic Steaks

• Smoked Mushrooms (Pellet Grill Recipe)