"Yummy things, " she answered.That is what I always told my kids when they asked me that question.I have had several requests for recipes. I understand that request. Sometimes you just need someone else to inspire you. You just don't feel like cracking open a cookbook, and yet, you want to be creative in the kitchen. So, I am going to start posting more recipes to my blog. Here goes...
Cheese Ravioli in Basil Cream Sauce
This is one of my go-to, easy-peasy, looks hard, but it is not, recipes.I have used it for company or just the family.I teach this recipe to the senior girls when they come over for Girls Night because I think it is a great College Dish to know how to prepare.I hope you enjoy this little SURSEE of an Easy Meal. What is an easy meal you make?
Cheese Ravioli in Basil-Cream Sauce
1 (24-oz) package frozen cheese ravioli
2 tbl butter
1 8 oz pkg of sliced mushrooms
3 green onions, chopped
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 (10 oz) can diced mild tomatoes and green chiles, drained-OR you can use plain diced tomatoes which I do!
2 tbl chopped fresh basil
1 cup whipping cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp salt
Prepare ravioli in large Dutch oven according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
Melt 2 tbl butter in Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and next 3 ingredients; sauté over medium high-heat 6 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in diced tomatoes and green chilies, basil and cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese; add salt.
Stir in ravioli, tossing to coat.Variation~ Since I have carnivores (all boys) at my house, I always added diced, cooked chicken so they could find some meat in the pasta.' Nuf said.
