Inside-Out Ravioli

Inside-Out Ravioli

(8-12 servings)

Ingredients:

1 lb. Ground Chuck

1 medium Onion, chopped

1/8 tsp. Garlic Powder

1 tbsp. Olive oil

10 oz. package Frozen Spinach

1 jar Ragu with Mushrooms

8 oz. Tomato Sauce

6 oz. Tomato Paste

½ tsp. Salt

¼ tsp. Black Pepper

2 cups Cooked Macaroni

1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

½ cup Soft Bread Crumbs

2 large Fresh Eggs, beaten

¼ Olive Oil

Directions:

In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground chuck, onion and garlic powder.  Cook until meat is fully cook and onions have softened.  Cook spinach according to package directions, reserving the cooking water.  Now add the spinach water plus water needed to make a cup, ragu, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and pepper.  Simmer for another 10 minutes.  In a large bowl, combine spinach, macaroni, cheese, bread crumbs, eggs and oil.  Transfer the spinach mixture to a 9x13 sprayed baking dish and smooth out.  Now top with the meat mixture.  Place in a pre-heated 350-degree oven and cook for 30 minutes.  Remove and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Notes:              You may want to try a different
                        short pasta.

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