Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 lb. Italian sausage
• 24 oz. prepared marinara sauce
• 1/4 c. fresh basil
• 30 2" fresh ravioli (about 20 oz.)
• 1 lb. ricotta
• 2 tbsp. parsley (optional)
• 2 c. grated mozzarella

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 and grease a 13x9" pan.
2. Saute onion and sausage. Add marinara sauce and basil, and heat for a few minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 or 3 minutes.
3. Put 1/3 of sauce in bottom of casserole (sauce layers will be thin). Top with 15 (3x5) ravioli.
4. Mix ricotta, egg, 1/4 tsp. salt, and parsley (if using), and spread over ravioli.
5. Top with 1/3 of sauce and then the next layer of ravioli.
6. Top with remaining sauce and grated mozzarella.
7. Cover with greased foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes more.