Baked Ravioli

By Rachel Cooks

Ingredients

16 ounces ground beef, turkey, or Italian sausage ((see note 1))
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce ((see note 2))
1 pkg. (24 ounces) frozen or refrigerated ravioli ((see note 3))
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
fresh basil or parsley, chopped ((optional garnish))

Prep Time15mins
Cook Time40mins
Servings5

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground meat until cooked through, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.

When the meat is fully cooked, remove the pan from the heat. Add the marinara sauce and stir to combine.

Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange a single layer of ravioli over the sauce. Spoon another layer of marinara sauce mixture over the ravioli. Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella. Repeat with a second layer: ravioli, sauce, and cheese.

Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes for refrigerated ravioli, 45 minutes for frozen ravioli.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Let the baked ravioli cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.