10/17/19 National Pasta Day!

Did you know that 10/17/19 is National Pasta Day?

I didn’t. There aren’t tons of freebies. Like… None.

Olive Garden has some sort of shenanigans going on via Twitter, but ain’t nobody got time for that. IF you sign up for their email club, you can get a free app or dessert.

For those of us who don’t have time to chase deals, and want to eat a bowl of plain ‘skettis at home, here are some yummy pasta recipes to try:

• Chicken Meatball Skillet
• Pesto Chicken Bake
• Aunt Linda’s Mess
• Lemon Garlic Spaghetti Squash Casserole
• Chicken Tetrazzini
• Chicken Divan
• Ravioli Soup
• Chicken Meatball Skillet
• Italian Sausage Casserole!

The kids have requested Mac and Cheese for dinner- so we’re celebrating!

Quick & Easy Meal: Ravioli Soup

This recipe is super easy, you can add meat (like in the picture) if you like, or keep it meat-free and add some extra vegetables.

I try to have the ingredients for this soup on-hand. It’s quick and perfect for when you want a hearty bowl of soup in a hurry.

Ravioli Soup

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 T. olive oil
• 1 small onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 1/2 c. each: chopped carrots, celery
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 14.5 ounces (or so) fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1-quart vegetable stock
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 2 T. Mural of Flavor
• 1 9oz. package of Ravioli (I Like 4 cheese)
• 1/2 c. good quality parmesan cheese, divided

Directions:

1. In a stockpot, heat olive oil and saute all of the veggies for about 5-10 minutes.
2. Lower the heat to medium/low, add tomatoes, tomato paste, and veggie stock.
3. Simmer on medium/low for 20-30 minutes.
4. Add ravioli and cook 8-10 minutes, until ravioli are cooked.
5. Ladle into 4 bowls, top with cheese and serve with a green salad.

It’s that easy!

Substitutions-

• Add 1/2 lb. of protein- your choice. I like cooked, crumbled Italian sausage. Meatballs or  Italian sausage sliced into rounds work great too. Add into the soup after step 2.
• Use ravioli with meat if you prefer.
• Use Gluten-free ravioli if you need to.
• If you want more veggies in your soup, add 3-4 cups of fresh spinach when you add in the ravioli.

 

 

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