Ravioli Lasagna

This easy lasagna is made with layers of fresh ravioli from HEB in place of traditional lasagna noodles. You’re going to love this cheesy ravioli lasagna bake. 

         

    

 

  

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion diced
• 24 ounces marinara
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 25 ounces frozen cheese ravioli
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• minced parsley for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick spray.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef and onion. Brown the beef, crumbling it as it cooks. Drain the grease from the pan.
• Add the marinara sauce and garlic and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often, over low heat.
• While sauce is simmering, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
• Spoon 1/3 of the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread across the bottom.
• Top with a single layer of ravioli, ½ of the ricotta mixture, and  1/3 of the sauce. Repeat the layers, ending in marinara sauce.
• Sprinkle the top with the shredded mozzarella. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 10 minutes more.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with minced parsley.
• Let set for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Low Carb Mozzarella Sticks

 

These low carb mozzarella sticks are breaded with parmesan cheese instead of breadcrumbs! 

Ingredients

• 8 string cheeses, cut in half
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (the powdered kind)
• 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Mix Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and minced garlic in a medium bowl.
2. Dip each string cheese into the egg mixture and then into the cheese mixture.
3. Dip the string cheese in the egg mixture and roll it in the cheese crumbs again.
4. Press the cheese crumbs into the cheese using your fingers.
5. Place the coated string cheese into the freezer for one hour.
6. Pour about half a cup of oil into a frying pan, and let it get HOT.
7. Place 4-5 string cheese halves into the pan.
8. Cook until golden brown on all sides.
9. If the crumb mixture falls off the string cheese, wait until the oil is hotter.

Recipe by Glue Sticks and Gumdrops at http://gluesticksgumdrops.com/low-carb-mozzarella-sticks/

Recipe type: Appetizer

Prep time:  1 hour 10 mins

Cook time:  30 mins

Total time:  1 hour 40 mins

Serves: 16 mozzarella sticks

SPECIAL SEASONING

This is a easy, delicious blend to make for seasoning a variety of dishes. Enjoy.. and leave me feedback letting me know how you like it.

  

Ingredients

• 2 ½ tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme 

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into a small bowl.
2. Thoroughly mix with a whisk.
3. Store your Special Seasoning in an airtight jar or container.

Easy Cheesy Bread-sticks

Just saw this recipe on a blog... looks oh so yummy!

Easy Cheesy Bread-sticks

Preparation time: 10 min
Cooking time: 13 min

Summary: These are so simple and a quick fix for guests that may drop in.

Ingredients:

1 (10 ounce) can prepared pizza crust
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup provolone cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425.
Unroll pizza dough onto a greased cookie sheet and brush with butter.
Sprinkle cheeses and spices evenly over the dough.
With a pizza cutter, cut dough lengthwise into 12 long strips. Then cut those in half to make 24 strips.
Do not separate strips.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.
Re-cut along each strip and remove from cooking sheet.
Serve sticks warm with marinara sauce.

Thanks - crazymoorefamily.blogspot.com

Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

1 can of refrigerated Grands biscuits
1/2 stick of butter
3 cloves of garlic  minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian Seasoning (I omitted)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Throw the cold 1/2 stick of butter in a bundt pan and let it melt in the preheating oven.

While the butter melts, cut the Grands biscuits into quarters. In a bowl, toss the biscuit pieces, garlic, Italian Seasoning, and Parmesan cheese together.

Once the butter is melted, add the biscuit mixture, sprinkling with any cheese and garlic that gets let behind in the bowl.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20- 22 minutes until golden brown. Turn out on a dish and enjoy! 

More Great Recipe:  The Virtuous Wife -- Thanks to Amanda!!