Speedy Ravioli Bake

By á-1820

Almost like an instant lasagna, this clever recipe uses frozen ravioli in an easy casserole with cheese, sauce, and basil.

Ingredients

• 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli
• 1 1/2 cups chunky tomato pasta sauce (from 26 oz jar)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Preparation

Step 1

* 1 Heat oven to 400°F. In 3-quart saucepan, cook ravioli as directed on package; drain and set aside.

#2 In same saucepan, mix pasta sauce and basil. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Stir in cooked ravioli. Pour into ungreased 8-inch square glass baking dish. Sprinkle cheese over top.

* 3 Bake uncovered 10 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.

Harvest your garden basil and chop 2 teaspoons of the fresh to use in place of the 1/2 teaspoon dried.