Sausage Alfredo Ravioli Lasagna

1 lb spicy Italian sausage

2  10 ounce packages of ravioli

8 Cloves garlic 

6 tablespoons butter

3 cups cream

3/4 cup parmesean cheese

3 cups grated mozzarella 

1/2-2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste 

375 degree oven.  Spray a 9x13 pan with PAM.

Remove sausage from casing.  Brown and break up sausage.  Remove sausage from pan.  Leave 1 tablespoon grease. Add butter and garlic and cook on low for 30 seconds.   Slowly add cream, then add parmesean cheese.  Cook until thick. 3-5 minutes.  Season now with salt and pepper to taste and red pepper flakes to your heat tolerance.  Meanwhile cook the ravioli according to package directions and drain. 

Assemble in this order...

1/3 cup sauce to coat bottom of baking dish

1/2 of ravioli 

1/2 of sausage

Half of sauce

Half of mozzarella 

Repeat 

Top with Italian seasoning and more red pepper flakes if desired 

Cook covered for 30 minutes then uncovered for 15 more minutes.  Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Options...

I have cooked it with tortellini instead of ravioli. 

I use the already diced garlic in the jar instead of fresh. 1/2 teaspoon equals 1 clove. 

I used the Rana pasta that you find in the refrigerated section.  I'm sure the frozen will work as well.