Ingredients
- One 24 ounce bag of fresh or frozen spinach and cheese ravioli
- Cooking spray
- One jar of pasta sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 tbsp. parsley
Directions
- If ravioli is frozen, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook according to package directions. If the ravioli is fresh, you do not have to cook it.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spray the muffin tins with cooking spray
- Using a spoon, cover the bottom of the muffin tin with sauce. Top with a ravioli, then add another spoonful of sauce and add a small handful of mozzarella cheese. Repeat these steps with another ravioli or two, depending on how many you can fit into your muffin tin.
- You should be able to fit 2 or 3 raviolis in each tin, each with sauce and cheese on top. Sprinkle some parsley on each lasagna cup and put it in the oven.
- Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes or until the top of each lasagna cup is golden brown and bubbly.
- Wait a few minutes to cool, and then spoon each lasagna cup out and serve. Enjoy!
*Adapted from The Food Network: Kids Can Make
Things to consider for this recipe
- Spinach and Cheese Ravioli is a great source of protein due to the combination of protein-rich ingredients. The carbohydrates embedded in the food provides a great source of energy for the brain and body. The B vitamins and iron help to support your health overall
- Spinach is high in oxalates that can increase kidney stone risks. It also is high in vitamin K, a vitamin that helps blood clot. Be very careful if you taking blood thinners
- iRavioli can lead to higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, as well as high blood pressure. It is highly important to make sure that portion is controlled in order to reduce the risks that come with excessive intake.