Baked Ravioli & Meat Sauce

Baked Ravioli & Meat Sauce is a Mediterranean main course. For $2.07 per serving, this recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 32g of protein, 34g of fat, and a total of 631 calories. This recipe serves 8. It is brought to you by Foodista. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. Head to the store and pick up tomato paste, sugar, bay leaves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 42%. Try Quick an

Instructions

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   Brown the beef and the pepper, onion and garlic in olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed sauce pan.

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   When browned add the tomato paste, Italian seasonings, sugar, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.

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   Let cook for a few minutes until the tomato paste is heated through.

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   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.

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   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.

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   Drain and toss with a tablespoon of butter or olive oil.

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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   Remove bay leaves from sauce. Toss a liberal amount of sauce with ravioli. Reserve any excess sauce for serving.

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   Pour into a greased 9x13 casserole pan.

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    Sprinkle top with mozzarella.

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    Bake about 25 minutes or until bubbly.

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    Best served with fresh shredded Parmesan, garlic bread, extra sauce and a green salad.

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