mock ravioli

Name: Mock Ravioli
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package(s) (12 oz) bowtie or large seashell pasta; ## SAUCE; 1 - onion, chopped; 2 - garlic cloves, diced; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 pound(s) lean ground beef; 2 can(s) (15 oz) tomato sauce; 1 can(s) (6 oz) tomato paste; 1 can(s) (6 oz) sliced mushrooms; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) italian herbs; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; ## FILLING; 2 bag(s) (10 oz) frozen spinach; 1/2 cup(s) parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) bread crumbs; 1 cup(s) grated cheese (i like the pizza blend); 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 1 teaspoon(s) sage; 4 - eggs

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Sara Andrea

Eugene, OR

Updated on Jan 11, 2016

This is a traditional family favorite, passed down for a few generations, in my husbands family. I asked for the recipe, modified for convenience (no worries tastes the same), and am sharing with you. Enjoy!

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 +

Ingredients

1 package (12 oz) bowtie or large seashell pasta
SAUCE
1 - onion, chopped
2 - garlic cloves, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cans (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 can (6 oz) sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon italian herbs
1/2 teaspoon pepper
FILLING
2 bags (10 oz) frozen spinach
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 cup grated cheese (i like the pizza blend)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sage
4 - eggs

How To Make mock ravioli

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

For Sauce: Saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add meat and brown. Turn to low heat. Add tomato sauce, mushrooms, salt, pepper, Italian Herbs. Simmer while preparing filling.
Step 3

For Filling: Run water over frozen spinach until thawed. Squeeze out excess water. Then in a mixing bowl beat eggs. Add oil, parsley, breadcrumbs, cheese, sage and spinach. Stir until combined.
Step 4

Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Layer 1/2 pasta, 1/2 spinach mixture and 1/2 sauce. Repeat. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
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