Pi Day Recipe

Below is my favorite recipe for Pi Day, a very geeky U.S. holiday --- March 14 or 3/14 is the first three digits of pi.

Pi Day Ravioli Casserole
Prep time: 10-15 minutes
Baking time: 40-50 minutes
Serves 8

Ingredients

• 2 bags (22 or 24 oz) frozen, round, cheese-filled, mini ravioli (slightly thawed for ease of stirring)
• 1 large or 2 medium zucchini, cut into slices
• 1 jar/can (26 oz) tomato and garlic pasta sauce
• 1 c. pepperoni slices (5 oz)
• 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 t. Italian seasoning, if desired

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese and Italian seasoning.
3. Spoon mixture into an ungreased 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and cheese.
4. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Notes:
In some stores, it is difficult to find the small, round ravioli.  I used to find them at Kroger, but now I have my best success at Food Lion.  Finding the correct ravioli for Pi Day is very important. :-)

I also usually use more Italian seasoning than the recipe calls for, probably more than 1 t. for a square baking dish. I really like oregano.

You can also make this ahead the night before, cover it and store in the refrigerator, then uncover and bake the next day.