Ravioli & Escarole Lasagna With Garlic Bread

 

1. 1 pound spicy italian sausage, casings removed
2. 1 head escarole, chopped
3. 1 24-ounce jar tomato sauce *
4. 1 9-ounce package cheese ravioli
5. 1 16-ounce package shredded mozzarella
   
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, crumble the sausage and cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat until browned, about 8 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add the escarole to the skillet, season with salt and pepper and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, layer the tomato sauce, ravioli, crumbled sausage, escarole and mozzarella. Bake until bubbling in the middle, about 45 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes. *  I usually buy extra Newman's Own Italian Sausage & Peppers pasta sauce!  His sauces are really good so feel free to try different ones.  But, for this recipe I like this one because the sausage in it adds extra umph!  
   • Recipe Source: Kristy Isom, Sylvan Beach, NY (Rachael Ray Mag)
   • Published on October 15, 2010.
   Homemade garlic bread is fairly easy just buy a french bread from your local bakery.  Sometimes I buy the spanish bread from the local bodega because it's only $1.00 and/or I'm in the neighborhood.
   
   1.   Slice bread in half the long way. 
   2.  Spread butter and sprinkle garlic and oregano. 
   
   Bake in Oven at 350 degrees until browned 5-10 minutes.
   
   Put the halves together and slice at an angle. 
   
   Our Review: This is one of Chelsea's favorites.  I like this recipe because it's filling, easy and quick to make.  When I'm running late this recipe is a time saver.  It also taste great the next day.