MOCK RAVIOLI

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This is a traditional family favorite, passed down for a few generations, in my husbands family. I asked for the recipe, modified for convenience (no worries tastes the same), and am sharing with you. Enjoy!

Provided by Sara Andrea

Categories     Pasta

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pkg (12 oz) bowtie or large seashell pasta
SAUCE
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
2 can(s) (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can(s) (6 oz) tomato paste
1 can(s) (6 oz) sliced mushrooms
1 tsp salt
1 tsp italian herbs
1/2 tsp pepper
FILLING
2 bag(s) (10 oz) frozen spinach
1/2 c parsley, chopped
1/2 c bread crumbs
1 c grated cheese (i like the pizza blend)
1/4 c olive oil
1 tsp sage
4 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • 2. For Sauce: Saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add meat and brown. Turn to low heat. Add tomato sauce, mushrooms, salt, pepper, Italian Herbs. Simmer while preparing filling.
  • 3. For Filling: Run water over frozen spinach until thawed. Squeeze out excess water. Then in a mixing bowl beat eggs. Add oil, parsley, breadcrumbs, cheese, sage and spinach. Stir until combined.
  • 4. Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Layer 1/2 pasta, 1/2 spinach mixture and 1/2 sauce. Repeat. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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