Easy, quick casseroles are a busy cook’s dream. This particular casserole can be made ahead of time and frozen until you’re ready to cook. The ease of using ravioli instead of lasagna makes this dish a snap, and you will be amazed at how tender and tasty it turns out!
Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna Surprise
- 1 package baby spinach, washed well
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 jar Alfredo sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 large package frozen cheese-filled ravioli (about 25 ounces is good)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
2. Chop the spinach lightly and toss with the pesto.
3. Mix together Alfredo sauce and chicken broth. Spoon 1/2 cup of the mixture into the bottom of the casserole dish. Top with half of the spinach mixture. Arrange half of the ravioli in a single layer on top of this. Do NOT thaw the ravioli — just use it straight from the freezer.
4. Repeat the layers. Top with the remaining Alfredo sauce mixture.
5. Bake for 30 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and top with the 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven for five minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.
Dinner is served! This recipe makes 6 to 8 servings and takes only 10 minutes of prep time. Serve with a side of green beans or a loaf of crusty bread to finish the meal.
Want to make it super fast? Cook the green beans on low in the crockpot and use a bread machine to make the bread. Casseroles, crockpots, and bread machines — the busy cook’s best friends!
