Baked Ravioli

Ingredients

• 1 lb cheese ravioli or meat ravioli, frozen
• 2 tablespoons Crisco, canola or vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 (375 ml) can Carnation Evaporated Milk, hot (regular, 2% or fat-free)
• 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F Grease an 8x8 baking dish.

2. 2

   Cool ravioli according to package directions. Drain well and reserve.

3. 3

   Heat oil in medium pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, dried basil and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring, but do not brown.

4. 4

   Whisk in hot evaporated milk, and bring to a boil. Add tomato sauce. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often. Add reserved cooked ravioli and mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine. Pour into prepared dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

5. 5

   Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.

6. 6

   TIPS: You can use tortellini, gnocchi, or any other of your favorite pastas.