Ingredients
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1/2-1 lb ground beef
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
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25 ounces frozen cheese ravioli
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1 -2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or a blend of mozzarella and parmesan)
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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1 -2 teaspoon italian seasoning (or a blend of oregano, basil and parsley)
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1 -2 teaspoon sugar
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crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
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salt, to taste
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1 -2 minced garlic clove
Instructions
- preheat oven to 375.
- brown ground beef with garlic and onion in large nonstick skillet. Drain off fat if necessary.
- Mix with prepared marinara and set aside.
- You can use a jar of storebought marinara or make your own with the ingredients listed above. The ingredients are flexible - I use whatever combination of canned tomatoes I happen to have at the time - crushed, diced, puree, with herbs or garlic already added - whatever. No need to cook before you add to the mix - it will bake along with everything else.
- Bring 4 qts water to a boil. Cook ravioli just till it floats, about 3-5 minutes. Drain.
- Place a bit of sauce/beef mixture in bottom of 9x13 pan. Add a layer of half the ravioli, topped by half the sauce, followed by half the shredded cheese.
- Repeat layers.
- Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes, till sauce is bubbly and cheese is browned.
- Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.