Semi-Homemade Spinach & Mozzarella Ravioli

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Recently I was asked what I do for dinner on the nights I don’t have time to spend an hour making dinner, and I thought my reply would make an excellent series of blog posts. So, every once and a while I’ll be posting “Semi Homemade” recipes that are not only quick and easy, but use ingredients that are easily found at the supermarket or Costco.

The Raviolis I get from Costco

I love this meal. The raviolis are ah-ma-zing and so easy to make (but be careful when cooking them because they’ll burst open if you boil them too rigorously…trust me, I know from experience). The tomato sauce is so fresh tasting, even though the tomatoes come from a can! I also use this sauce recipe over pasta with some sliced sausage or chicken…super yummy!

Semi-Homemade Spinach & Mozzarella Ravioli

Ingredients:

1/3 package Pasta Prima® Spinach & Mozzarella Ravioli (from Costco’s freezer section)

2 T Italian Herb Cheese Packet (included with the raviolis)

For the Sauce:

1 – 14 ounce can diced tomatoes

1/2 T olive oil

1/2 t garlic powder

1 t fennel seed

1 T chopped, fresh basil

Directions:

Cook the raviolis according to the package directions.

For the Sauce:

In a small saucepan over medium heat cook tomatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, and fennel seed. Cook the mixture until it comes up to a simmer and then turn off the heat.

My sauce cooking on the stove

Putting it Together:

Gently drain the raviolis with a slotted spoon and place in a shallow serving bowl. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes.

Sprinkle raviolis with 1 tablespoon of the Italian herb cheese packet. Using a slotted spoon, spoon the tomato mixture over the raviolis. Sprinkle with the remaining Italian herb cheese packet and top with the chopped basil.

Makes 3-4 servings (these little raviolis are very filling)

Source: A Food, Folks, and Fun original

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