Baked Ravioli & Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Baked Ravioli & Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 80-85%%; 1 green pepper thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch long strips; 1 yellow onion large, diced; 5 cloves garlic minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ounce tomato paste; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning tablespoons, If you don't have the mix use 1 each of; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt or Sea; cracked pepper Fresh; 2 bay leaves; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes can of; 26 ounces cheese ravioli frozen, or fresh, use good quality; 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef 80-85%%
1 green pepper thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch long strips
1 yellow onion large, diced
5 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ounce tomato paste
2 teaspoons italian seasoning tablespoons, If you don't have the mix use 1 each of
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt or Sea
cracked pepper Fresh
2 bay leaves
28 ounces crushed tomatoes can of
26 ounces cheese ravioli frozen, or fresh, use good quality
2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

1
Brown the beef and the pepper, onion and garlic in olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed sauce pan.
2
When browned add the tomato paste, Italian seasonings, sugar, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Let cook for a few minutes until the tomato paste is heated through.
3
Add the crushed tomatoes and a half of the tomato paste can full of water. Simmer for 25-30 minutes. Taste and re-season halfway through with salt, pepper and herbs if needed and again before serving.
4
While the sauce is simmering cook the ravioli just until they begin to rise to the top and float. You do not need to cook them all the way through. Drain and toss with a tablespoon of butter or olive oil.
5
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove bay leaves from sauce. Toss a liberal amount of sauce with ravioli. Reserve any excess sauce for serving.
6
Pour into a greased 9x13 casserole pan. Sprinkle top with mozzarella. Bake about 25 minutes or until bubbly.
7
Best served with fresh shredded Parmesan, garlic bread, extra sauce and a green salad.

1352

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef 80-85%%, 1 green pepper thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch long strips, 1 yellow onion large, diced, 5 cloves garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Baked Ravioli & Meat Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Ravioli & Meat Sauce

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