Mock Ravioli

Name: Mock Ravioli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups medium pasta shells, cooked and drained; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

My Italian aunt makes homemade ravioli for special occasions. But when she has a taste for ravioli without all the fuss, this is the dish she prepares.—Marsha Ransom, South Haven, Michigan

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups medium pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and salt; set aside.
In a bowl, combine the pasta, spinach, cheeses, eggs and oil. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with the meat sauce.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

To quickly thaw frozen spinach, place it in a colander and rinse with warm water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain thoroughly by squeezing out the water with your hands.