Baked Ravioli

INGREDIENTS

• 2 (25 ounce) packages frozen cheese ravioli
• 4 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium stock pot combine the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chopped onion, Italian seasoning, salt and water. Stir in the minced garlic in quantity desired. Allow mixture to simmer for 2 hours. If sauce seems dry add additional water.
2. In large pot of boiling salted water cook the ravioli until done. Drain.
3. In a 9x13 inch pan layer sauce and cooked ravioli. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and grated mozzarella cheese.
4. In a preheated 400 degrees F oven bake for 30 minutes, or until light golden brown. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

I made this in advance, so I didn't have to cook after class. It tasted yummy!! I did a few substitutions: used 1 can regular diced tomato and 1 can Italian style, I didn't use but a couple shakes of Parmesan, and fat free mozzarella cheese. BJ really enjoyed it!