Description
Perfect for a busy weeknight, this baked ravioli with vodka sauce is quick and easy!
Ingredients
- FOR THE VODKA SAUCE:
- ¼ cups Unsalted Butter
- 1 whole Medium Sized Yellow Onion, Diced
- 5 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
- 1-½ cup Vodka
- 2 cans (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes
- Salt And Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ½ teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
- ¾ cups Heavy Cream
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, Chopped
- FOR THE PASTA:
- 1 bag (20 Oz. Size) Frozen Cheese Ravioli, Cooked Per Manufacturer’s Instructions
- 1 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- ¼ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Parsley, Chopped For Garnish
Preparation
For the sauce:
In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the yellow onion and cook until tender, about 6-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add the vodka, and cook until reduced by half, approximately 7-8 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes (juice and all). Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Add salt and pepper, granulated sugar, oregano, thyme and crushed red pepper. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
In batches, transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Be careful, as the sauce is very hot. Cover the blender with a towel and hold it as you blend. Transfer the sauce back to the Dutch oven, and heat over medium-low heat. Add the heavy cream, basil and parsley. Stir to combine. Continue to cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
For the baked ravioli:
Preheat your oven to 350 F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with a non-stick spray. Layer the cooked ravioli on the bottom of the dish. Top with 2 1/2 cups of the vodka sauce and sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Freeze or refrigerate the remainder of your vodka sauce.
Bake the ravioli for 8-10 minutes or until the top is bubbly and melted. Remove from the oven and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!
