Cheesy Ravioli Lasagna
- One 20-ounce package refrigerated cheese ravioli, such as Buitoni family size
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- One 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes
- 1 sprig fresh basil plus 1/2 cup torn, and extra for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch granulated sugar
- One 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 large egg
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
- Green salad, for serving
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the ravioli and cook according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Crush the tomatoes with your hands and add them along with all the juices from the can to the pot.
- Add the whole sprig of basil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook, simmering, until the tomatoes are softened and the sauce is thickened slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, season with the sugar and additional salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the Parmesan, egg, torn basil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Lightly mist a medium rectangular or oval baking dish (about 9-by-11-inch) with nonstick cooking spray.
- Lay half the ravioli in the bottom of the dish (the ravioli will be layered on top of each other).
- Remove the sprig of basil from the sauce.
- Spread half the ricotta mixture over the ravioli and top with half the sauce and half the grated cheese.
- Repeat with the remaining ravioli, ricotta and sauce.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake until bubbly, about 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Continue to bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
- Let stand at least 10 minutes.
- Garnish with extra torn basil.
- Slice and serve with a green salad.
olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, basil, kosher salt, sugar, ricotta cheese, parmesan, egg, nonstick cooking spray, mozzarella cheese, green salad
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/cheesy-ravioli-lasagna-recipe.html (may not work)