• Baked Ravioli

  Filed under Main Dishes - Pasta, Main Dishes - Vegetarian
  Apr 11
  

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  My daughter was never a good sleeper.  In fact, those first few months after she was born, it was next to impossible to get her to sleep in her bed by herself.  She only wanted to be held.  So when Easton was born, I just prayed that he was a good baby – especially a good sleeper!  Well, my prayers were answered, because he has been such a dream.  I’m usually up twice during the night to feed him, but he goes right back down after he eats.  But of course, every once in awhile, there are hiccups.  Like Saturday night.  That boy did not want to go to sleep.  All day Sunday, I was a zombie.  I haven’t been that tired in a long time!!

  Kids or no kids, we all have those days when we feel like we just don’t have the energy to do anything.  Especially cook dinner.  In comes a recipe like this one.  You get a head start by using frozen ravioli, but add in a homemade sauce and you have a wonderful, homemade dinner with very little effort.  My husband absolutely loved this meal – he said it was the combination of the chunky sauce and the melted cheese on top.  It was a real winner at our house!!

  

  Baked Ravioli
  from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast

  serves 4 to 6

  total time: 50 minutes

  2 tablespoons olive oil
  1 medium onion, chopped
  3 garlic cloves, minced
  coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme or oregano
  1 can (28-ounces) whole tomatoes
  1 can (28-ounces) crushed tomatoes
  2 pounds ravioli
  1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  1/2 cup grated parmesan

  Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add thyme and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, breaking up tomatoes with spoon, until sauce is thickened and reduced to about 5 1/2 cups, 20 to 25 minutes.

  Meanwhile, cook ravioli in a large pot of boiling salted water just until they float to the top (pasta will continue to cook in oven). Drain pasta; return to pot.

  Toss sauce with pasta. Pour pasta into a large gratin dish or 9-by-13-inch baking dish, and sprinkle with cheeses. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

  
  

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  15 Comments

15 Responses to “Baked Ravioli”

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   Jennifurla said on April 11th, 2011 at 2:47 pm

   I LOVe this meal, divine.

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   The Meal Planner said on April 11th, 2011 at 2:49 pm

   This is one of the recipes I had been eyeing up in Great Food Fast. Glad to hear you guys gave it such good reviews too. That cookbook is fantastic!

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   Holly said on April 11th, 2011 at 3:20 pm

   I LOVE Baked Ravioli! I am bookmarking this one now : )

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   Rosa's Yummy Yums said on April 11th, 2011 at 5:19 pm

   A comforting dish! *drool*

   Cheers,

   Rosa

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   Joanne said on April 11th, 2011 at 5:25 pm

   This was the only way I ever made "lasagna" when I started cooking! I love those ready-made layers of pasta and ricotta!

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   Heather of Kitchen Concoctions said on April 11th, 2011 at 5:25 pm

   Always love quick and easy dinners like this one!

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   Tasha said on April 11th, 2011 at 5:58 pm

   I'm not sure what I find more appealing- the ease of this recipe or just how wonderful it sounds!

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   Carrian said on April 11th, 2011 at 8:46 pm

   Gosh that looks good!

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   Julie said on April 11th, 2011 at 8:47 pm

   I'm sure that would be a hit here, too!

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    Keersten said on April 11th, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    Oh my, this looks so good! I am all over it!

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    Angela said on April 12th, 2011 at 3:41 am

    I happened to have all the ingredients on hand (which rarely happens) so I made this tonight for dinner. It was wonderful! Thanks for sharing..

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    Nell said on April 21st, 2011 at 3:13 am

    I just want to eat this entire bowl right now! Yum! Great idea for a quick meal!

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