Tasty Tuesday

It's time again for another recipe!! This wasn't the one that I had planned to post but my kids asked me to make this one this week & it just so happens that we are having this one tonight.

Cheesy Ravioli Bake

3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
1/3 cup heavy cream(I use half & half)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil
Salt
2 (8 oz) packages fresh cheese ravioli
1 (6 oz) bag baby spinach
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese(I use part mozzarella & part provolone)

1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Meanwhile, adjust oven rack to center position & heat oven to 450 degrees. Grease shallow 2 quart baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.

2. Melt remaining butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic & cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, increase heat to high, & cook until thickened & almost dry, about 10 minutes. Stir in cream & basil & simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.

3. While tomato sauce is cooking, add 1 tablespoon sal & ravioli to boiling water & cook until al dente. Add spinach to pot with pasta & stir until wilted, about 30 seconds. Drain pasta & spinach, return to pot, & stir in tomato sauce. Transfer mixture to baking dish, sprinkle with cheese & bake until top is golden, about 10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!!

I do have to almost double this recipe for our family & the leftovers are amazing!! I'm not a huge fan of leftovers of the spagetti variety but this one rocks! I also serve with garlic breadsticks. And yes, the workout on the treadmill is a must after this one!