DO-AHEAD SAUSAGE RAVIOLI CASSEROLE

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Do-Ahead Sausage Ravioli Casserole image

This originally came from a Betty Crocker softcover #190. It has to be prepared at least 8 hours before dinner, so you'll have plenty of clean-up time before the guests arrive! The prep time does not include the 8 hrs. fridge time.

Provided by Petunia

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 lbs bulk Italian sausage
1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce (Prego,Ragu,etc)
1 (25 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (10 oz)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the sausage in a 10-inch skillet until no longer pink.
  • Drain the grease.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of pasta sauce in an ungreased 13x9x2" baking pan.
  • In the pan, arrange a single layer of the ravioli over the sauce.
  • Evenly pour another 1 cup of sauce over the ravioli.
  • Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the sausage over this, then 1 cup of the mozzarella on top of the sausage.
  • Repeat layers with remaining ravioli, sauce and sausage.
  • Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 8 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake covered for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozarella and the parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for another 15 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

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