Italian Sausage and Ravioli Casserole

By á-49008

Ingredients

• 1pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 jar (26 Oz) pasta sauce
• 1 bag (25oz) frozen cheese-filled ravioli
• 2-1/2 cups shredded 5-cheese Italian cheese blend (10 OZ)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
In ungreased 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish, spread 1 cup of the sausage mixture. Arrange half of the ravioli on top; sprinkle with 1 cup of the Italian cheese. Top with remaining ravioli, sausage mixture and remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese.
Cover with foil; bake 45 to 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove foil; bake 10 minutes before serving.
To Freeze Baked Casserole: Cover baked casserole with foil, then in double layer of plastic wrap; label and freeze up to 3 months. To thaw and bake, thaw in refrigerator overnight or until completely thawed. Remove plastic wrap; leave foil cover on. Bake 50 to 65 minutes at 350 degrees until center is hot (165 degrees).