Dutch Oven Ravioli Lasagna

 The secret to this recipe is covering the pasta with enough liquid so it bakes to tender perfection in the dutch oven.  

Dutch Oven Ravioli
30 oz. frozen or refrigerated ravioli

50 oz. marinara or pasta sauce

1 t. each of onion powder, garlic powder, italian seasoning, mustard powder

1/2 c. water or chicken broth

2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Optional: fresh basil or parsley mixed in the marinara sauce

Mix the seasonings into the marinara sauce. 

Pour about 1 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of a 12 inch Dutch oven. 

Add a single layer of frozen ravioli on top of the sauce.

Add 1/2 of the remaining sauce & 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese:

add another layer of ravioli and sause.

Pour the 1/2 cup of water or broth around the edges of the pot to ensure there's enough liquid for the noodles to steam. 

Top with the rest of the mozzarella and  sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top.  Cover with the Dutch oven lid. Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes.  

Is using briquettes, place 8 to 10 on the bottom and 16 to 18 on top.  

Remove from the heat and let the dish rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This allows the liquid to absorb and makes it much easier to serve.

Adding cooked hamburger or italian sausage is a great addition for a more filling meal.  

A couple layers of cottage cheese is a great addition too.

A recipe I adapted from the bag of Costco Ravioli.  It lacked flavor and cottage cheese.  You can't have lasagna without cottage cheese.  Cut in half for a regular meal.  This is enough for our sturgeon fishing crew.  

Dutch Oven Ravioli Lasagna
20 oz. Ravioli, not need to precook
2 – 3 T. oil
1 - Parmesan and herb packet or 1/4 c. dry Bread crumbs and 2 T. Parmesan mixture
1 lb. Italian Sausage
1 c. chopped onion
60 oz. Spaghetti Sauce
2 t. garlic powder
2 t. onion powder 
2 t. Italian Seasoning
2 t. dried basil
4 c. cottage cheese
4 c. mozzarella cheese

1 c. water
¼ c. Parmesan cheese 

Toss  Ravioli with oil and herb packet and set aside.  
Brown sausage and onion.  Add spaghetti sauce, and seasonings.  Simmer. Cover the bottom of 12 inch dutch oven with a thin layer of sauce.  
Layer ½ of the ravioli, more sauce, 1/2 the cottage cheese, ½ of the mozzarella cheese.  Repeat layers. 

Pour the water over the top.  Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top.  Put the lid on.  
Bake for 45 minutes at 350 - 375.  If using briquettes and 12 inch dutch oven, 10 on the bottom and 18 to 20 on top.  Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes and serve.  

Sides:  French bread, green beans and salad.  

Mug Recipes....

 Did a little Young Men's Activity tonight.  Teaching how to cook on a mission, college or just an everyday snack.  Meals in a Mug.  A great resource for this is Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking.  She has hundreds of similar recipes 

Mac Cheese in a MUG

 Place in Mug:  (a tall mug is best for this one) 

1/3 c. macaroni

¾ c. water

Microwave for 3 minutes 30 seconds.

Stir.  Cook up to 3 more minutes, until the pasta if fully cooked.

Drain.

 Add:

¼ c. milk

½ t. cornstarch

A couple shakes of Garlic salt

A couple shakes of Ground mustard

1/3 c. grated cheese

Microwave 1 minute.  Stir.  Add Salt & Pepper as needed. Enjoy!

 

  

Chocolate Mug Cake

 Place in Mug:

2 ½ T. flour

2 ½ T. sugar

1 T. cocoa

¼ t. baking powder

Pinch of salt

Stir.

 Add:

2 T. milk

1 t. oil

1 small egg

2 T. chocolate chips

Stir.  Microwave for 1 minute.  Add more time if needed but don’t overcook or your cake will be tough.

 

 Mug Pizza

 Place in mug:

¼ c. flour

1/8 t. baking powder

1/16 t. baking soda

1/8 t. salt

Stir.

 Add:

3 T. milk

1 T. oil

Stir.

 Layer on top of batter:

1 – 2 T. pizza sauce

Pepperoni slices

1 – 2 T. mozzarella cheese

½ t. Italian or Pizza Seasoning

Microwave 1 minute 20 seconds. 

 

 

Chocolate Pudding in a Mug

 Place in mug: (you need a tall mug for this one)

3 T. chocolate ships

1 t. cornstarch

Stir.

 Add:

1/8 t. salt

1 t. vanilla

½ c. milk

Stir well.  Microwave for 1 minute. 

Stir.  Microwave for 30 seconds.  Stir.  If not thick enough continue to microwave for short intervals.  It will boil over so watch closely. 

Stir and serve.  It is best warm!!!

 

 

Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Sandwiches for a Crowd         Makes 14 – 1 cup servings.   
2 lb. 14 oz. pkg. rotisserie chicken
2 c. chopped celery
2 c. grapes, halved or quartered (about 1 lb.)
1 c. sliced almonds
¼ c. chopped chives
Dressing:
3 c. mayo or miracle whip and/or part sour cream or greek yogurt
¼ c. lemon juice
1 t. garlic salt
1 t. onion Salt
¼ t. pepper
Serve on 14 Croissant or a bed of lettuce.  

5 Gallon Recipe = Makes 80 - 1 cup servings
6 – 2lb.14 oz. pkgs. rotisserie chicken
3 bundles of celery = 12 c. diced celery
12 c. halved or quartered grapes (about 7 lbs.)
6 c. sliced almonds
1 c. chopped chives
Dressing:
5 – 30 oz. jars of miracle whip
1 ½ c. lemon juice
2 T. garlic salt
2 T. onion salt
1 T. pepper 

Stake RS Activity Menu = Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Chips, Apple or Orange, 2 cookies & water or lemonade  Made 2 - 5 gallon recipes for 150 servings total .  Served on 14 dozen croissants and 6 heads of romaine lettuce.

Beef and Cheese Tortellini Bake

Beef and Cheese Tortellini Bake - for 6 servings
1 lb ground beef
½ c. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

1 t. salt, to taste
1/2 t. pepper, to taste
1 t. dried oregano
1 t. dried thyme
2 t. dried parsley
28 oz. crushed tomato, 1 can
¼ c. fresh basil, chopped or 2 T. dried basil 
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ¼ lb. cheese tortellini, cooked and drained
Brown the beef over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and dried herbs.  .
Mix in crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
Remove from heat.
Spoon a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a casserole dish or Dutch oven. Layer as follows: tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, tortellini, cheese, basil, sauce, and cheese.
Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Rest for 5 to 10 minutes and serve.

Oreo Pizza

I combined a few recipes and came up with this recipe at Brody's request.  

Oreo Pizza

Cookie layer

1/2 c. butter, softened

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/4 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 t. vanilla

1 1/4 c. flour

1/2 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

1 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Beat together butter, brown sugar and sugar.  

Beat in eggs and vanilla.

Beat in the dry ingredients.  

Stir in the chocolate chips.

Press onto a sprayed pizza pan.  Bake at 350 for 10 to 12  minutes.  Cool.

Cream Cheese Frosting 

1/4 c. butter, softened

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 to 2 c. powdered sugar

2 T. water 

1 t. vanilla

1/4 t. salt

12 to 15 Oreo Cookies, crushed

Beat together all the ingredients except the crushed cookies.  Add more water or powdered sugar as needed for desired consistency.  Spread over cooled cookie layer.  Sprinkle with crushed Oreo Cookies.  Add a few broken pieces of Oreo Cookies if desired for contrast.