RAVIOLI LASAGNA

RAVIOLI LASAGNA

RAVIOLI LASAGNA

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

1 hour 15 mins

Total time

1 hour 25 mins

Hearty, comforting Ravioli Lasagna is what cheesy dreams are made of! Get ready to fall in love!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 8 oz. mozzarella cheese (about 2 ½ cups)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Tomato Basil Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
• 6-8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
• 1-3 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Add later:

• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped (may sub 1 tablespoon dry)

Ravioli Filling:

• 2 pound FROZEN ravioli (I like spinach and mozzarella)
• 1 1/2 cups ricotta
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Brown beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to plate with a slotted spoon.
2. To the remaining grease, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium high heat. Add onion and saute for 5-8 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and saute 1 minute. Stir in all of the remaining “Tomato Basil Sauce” ingredients EXCEPT milk fresh basil and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add all of the Ravioli Filling ingredients to a large bowl and toss until ravioli is evenly coated.
4. After sauce has simmered 10 minutes, stir in 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan and fresh basil to Tomato Basil Sauce. Stir until well combined.
5. Spread ½ cup of Tomato Basil Sauce in lightly greased 9x13 casserole dish. Layer 1/2 of the Ravioli Filling, 1/2 of the Meat, 1/2 of remaining sauce and 1/2 of the mozzarella. Repeat layers. Top with ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan.
6. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until ravioli is cooked through then remove foil and broil cheese until golden.

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