Layered Ravioli Bake

Layers of frozen ravioli and chopped spinach, spaghetti sauce and cheese make for a hearty casserole. Layered Ravioli Bake is a last-minute meal idea that's made with convenience items straight from our supermarket freezer and refrigerator cases.

Serves: 8

Cooking Time: 55 min

Ingredients

• 2 (26-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
• 1 (9-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
• 2 (22-ounce) bags frozen square cheese ravioli
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    
2. Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce on bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish. Sprinkle one-third of spinach over sauce, layer one-third of ravioli on next, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Pour 1 cup spaghetti sauce on top then evenly distribute 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
    
3. Repeat layers 2 more times, ending with sauce.
    
4. Cover and bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until hot in center. Remove cover and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Heat 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted. Let sit 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Notes

For an even heartier meal, you can use beef ravioli instead. And, to avoid a mess, place a baking sheet under the baking dish. It will catch anything that bubbles over!