Ingredients
1 1/4
cups ricotta cheese
2
cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
2
tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2
cups marinara or tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
3
packages (9 oz each) refrigerated spicy beef- and sausage-filled ravioli
1/2
cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
Shredded fresh basil leaves, if desired
Preparation
Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the cheese blend and the chopped basil. Spread 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce in bottom of baking dish. Top with 1 package of ravioli. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce over ravioli. Spoon half of the ricotta mixture over sauce. Layer with second package of ravioli, 1/2 cup marinara sauce and remaining ricotta mixture. Top with remaining ravioli and 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese blend and the Parmesan cheese.
Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Garnish with shredded basil.
