Posted By : IamFresh

31 Jan, 2022 3:35 PM

Cooking Time : 30 Minute

 

 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 large fresh basil sprigs, plus torn leaves for garnish
• Pinch dried red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp coarse kosher salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1½ lb frozen cheese ravioli
• 8 oz mozzarella cheese (preferably fresh), shredded (2 cups)
• Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Make tomato sauce: Preheat oven to 450°F with a rack in the center.

2. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1-2 minutes or until softened but not browned. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1-2 minutes or until it darkens slightly. Stir in red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, basil sprigs, sugar and 1 cup water. Season with salt and black pepper. Increase the heat slightly to bring to a boil.

3. Gently separate any frozen ravioli stuck together without tearing (Any that resist will separate during cooking). Add ravioli to skillet and cook over

4. medium heat, stirring gently, 15 minutes or until sauce is very thick and ravioli are just tender.

5. Spoon half of ravioli and sauce into a bowl. Arrange ravioli in skillet in an even layer and sprinkle with half of mozzarella. Arrange remaining ravioli sauce on top and sprinkle with Parmesan and remaining mozzarella.

6. Bake 10-12 minutes or until bubbling and cheese is lightly browned. Scatter torn basil leaves on top and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.