Baked Ravioli

Chef mariajane's Note:

Two types of cheese, prepared ravioli and a smooth and creamy tomato sauce combine together for a wholesome and great-tasting meal. What's even better is you can make it in almost no time - then just bake and serve.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb cheese ravioli or 1 lb meat ravioli , frozen
• 2 tablespoons Crisco, canola or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (375 ml) can Carnation Evaporated Milk , hot (regular, 2% or fat-free)
• 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese , grated
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese , grated

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Grease an 8x8 baking dish.
2. Cool ravioli according to package directions. Drain well and reserve.
3. Heat oil in medium pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, dried basil and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring, but do not brown.
4. Whisk in hot evaporated milk, and bring to a boil. Add tomato sauce. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often. Add reserved cooked ravioli and mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine. Pour into prepared dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.
6. TIPS: You can use tortellini, gnocchi, or any other of your favorite pastas.