Beefy Baked Ravioli

Beefy Baked Ravioli

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs. 85% lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium-sized red onion, thinkly slived (about 3 cups)
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic (3 medium garlic cloves)
  • 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Kpsher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 (20 oz.) package refrigerated 4-cheese ravioli (such as Buitoni)
  • 1 (5 oz.) package baby spinach
  • 4 oz. pre-shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella (about 1 cup)
  • 2 oz. grated parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Pre-heated oven to broil with rack 9 inches from heat.
  • Place 12-inch cast-iron skillet on stove-top over medium-high. Add beef; cook, stirring often, until browned, 8-10 minutes. Remove beef; drain and set aside. Wipe skillet clean.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium-high; add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender 8-10 minutes. Add garlic to skillet; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, stock, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and ravioli. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. cover and simmer until ravioli are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Uncover and return cooked beef to skillet. Stir in half of the spinach, and cook just until wilted. Repeat with remaining spinach. Top wiith mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Broil in preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden, about 6 minutes. Remove from oven, and garnish with fresh basil.