Baked Ravioli (T-30 Minutes To The Dinner Table)

This dish is kid friendly and mom approved. I like to whip up Baked Ravioli later in the week when we're on the homestretch for the weekend. It's super easy, delicious, and takes no time to prep or bake.

INGREDIENTS:

1 - Package frozen ravioli - your choice (thawed previous day in refrigerator)

1 - 28oz. jar store bought pasta sauce

1 - 14.5oz. can of fire roasted tomatoes

1 - cup fat free or low fat cottage cheese

1 - cup mozzarella/provolone shredded cheese

1/4 - cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 - TBSP garlic powder

1 - TBSP Italian seasoning

DIRECTIONS:

Prep Time: 5 minutes

I like to thaw my ravioli a day in advance. If you're pressed for time you can always set it out on the counter or defrost it in the microwave.

In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta sauce, fire roasted tomatoes, cottage cheese, half of the mozzarella mixture, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Combine ingredients so they are thoroughly combined. Add in ravioli and stir until all the pasta is covered with sauce and cheese.

In a 9 X 11 baking dish, add mixture and even out the top with spoon. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese for one layer, then add the remaining mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly. Let it set for five minutes prior to serving so the pasta sauce sets.