Ravioli w/ Meat Sauce Casserole

A dish you’ll be happy to have leftovers of… Super easy to make and takes about 50 mins from start to finish. ~10 mins of prep, ~30 mins of baking, ~10 mins of cooling & then you’re ready to serve!

Ingredients:

• 9×13″ baking dish
• Cast iron skillet
• 1 package, ravioli
• 1 jar, garlic & herb pasta sauce
• 1 1/2 lbs. ground italian sausage
• 3 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1/2 small white onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 32 oz, ricotta cheese
• 3-5 cups, shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup, shredded parmesan cheese
• salt & pepper

Recipe:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Saute minced garlic and diced onions.
• Once sautéed, add in italian sausage + brown
• Once browned, add in pasta sauce & pepper.
• Mix together, once combined, begin layers.
• Layer meat sauce on the base of the dish.
• Followed by an even layer of raviolis.
• Place a dollop of ricotta on each ravioli.
• Sprinkle parmesan and repeat layers.
• The final layer should be meat sauce.
• Cover the top with shredded mozzerella and parmesan.
• Place foil on the dish and put in the oven for 25-30 mins.
• Remove from the oven + remove foil.
• Let sit for 5-10 mins,
• Once plated, top with ricotta and parsley.

Pairs perfect with:

• Caesar Salad or Garden Salad
• Dinner Rolls or Buttered Bread
• Red wine – Sangiovese, Barbera, Chianti, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Syrah.
  • Red wine pairs well with meat-filled raviolis/casseroles.
• White wine – Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or Vermentino.
  • White wine pair well with cheese-filled raviolis/casseroles.