Chef Wilkinson


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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

~*~ Ravioli Casserole ~*~

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 bag (19 to 24 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
28 ounce jar of marinara sauce
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups crushed garlic croutons
2 tablespoons melted butter
Directions: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef. Season with garlic salt. Add sauce and water. Simmer for a few minutes. Spread a small amount of meat/sauce mixture into the bottom of a greased casserole dish. Layer 1/2 of the raviolis evenly in bottom of the casserole dish, sprinkle 1/2 of the remaining sauce over the raviolis, sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese over the sauce. Repeat layering. Top with the parmesan cheese and crushed croutons. Drizzle butter on top. Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 25 to 35 minutes. ~ Chef ~