LASAGN_IOLI~ Cheryl Stayner

1 lb lean meat*(see suggestion below)
Garlic, salt & pepper to taste
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes(2 cups)
1 can/bottle 26oz spaghetti sauce
1 pkg 25ox frozen or refridgerated cheese ravioli
1 1/2 C shredded mozzarella or italian cheese blend


If using raw beef, brownmeat in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through.  Drain excess fat.  Season meat to taste with garlic and salt and pepper.  Gently stir pasta sauce into the meat.  Arrange 1/2 the frozen or refrigerated ravioli on bottom of two 8x8 pans(or one 9x13).  Coverwith 1/2 meat sauce, repeat with remaining ravioil and meat sauce.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Cover with foil and follow one of the cookinf instruction below.
To Savor Now:  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Bake Lasagn-ioli for 15-20 minutes.  remove foil and continue to bake for another 15-20 minutes until bubbly throughout.
To Enjoy Later:  Place foil over top of Lasagn-ioli pans and seal edges.  Place pans in gallon size ziploc plactic bags and seal and date bag.  List number of servings on bag.  Include cooking instructions, bake at 400 degrees for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours until cooked throughout.