Not Your Average Ravioli

“Not Your Average Ravioli: The Cheesy, Leafy, Tomato-y Concoction You Didn't Ask For.” Why should you make this dish, you ask? Well, let’s just say your taste buds are probably begging for a vacation from the same old boring meals. This recipe is like that unexpected road trip you didn’t plan but somehow end up enjoying. It’s the perfect meal to make when you want to impress absolutely no one, yet still give yourself a pat on the back. So, here’s how to make a dish that’s just good enough to contemplate making again—maybe.

You’ll need cheese ravioli, a can of diced tomatoes (you know, the ones that have been languishing in your pantry since forever), a mountain of fresh spinach (like we're Popeye or something), and an obscene amount of shredded mozzarella. Also, grab some chicken broth, grated Parmesan, panko bread crumbs, and enough garlic powder and garlic salt to ward off a vampire apocalypse. Don’t forget the dried oregano and basil, and of course, the obligatory salt and pepper. And because we’re fancy like that, a little EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the uninitiated).

Okay, let’s get to it. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees because we’re civilized people who use hot ovens. In a large casserole dish, drizzle some EVOO like you’re painting a masterpiece. Lay down a bed of fresh spinach and sprinkle it with garlic powder, oregano, basil, and salt. Next, dump that can of diced tomatoes over the spinach—no need to be delicate. Top with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella and pour in 1/4 cup of chicken broth. Place individual cheese raviolis on top, drizzle with more EVOO, and sprinkle 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan over the ravioli. Add another dose of garlic powder and a pinch of salt because, why not? Pour another 1/2 cup of chicken broth in there for good measure. Top it all off with panko bread crumbs, more oregano, and a sprinkle of garlic salt.

Now, slide this masterpiece into the oven and bake for 20 minutes. After that, switch to broil for 3-4 minutes to get that crispy, golden top that makes you look like you know what you’re doing. And there you have it! A cheesy, leafy, tomato-y concoction that says, “Sure, this works.” Enjoy your creation and remember, it’s just good enough to make again—maybe.

Yield: 4

Author: Sippin Foodie

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Not Your Average Ravioli

Why should you make this dish? Well, because your taste buds deserve a break from the mundane. This recipe combines cheese ravioli, spinach, and tomatoes in a way that says, "Sure, this works." Perfect for when you want to impress absolutely no one, yet still feel mildly accomplished. So, grab your ingredients and prepare for a meal that’s just good enough to make again—maybe

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 22 MinTotal time: 27 Min

Ingredients

• Cheese Ravioli
• 1 can Diced Tomatoes
• 4 cups Fresh Spinach
• 3 1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella
• 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
• 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
• Garlic Powder
• Garlic Salt
• Dried Oregano
• Dried Basil
• Salt & Pepper
• EVOO

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400
2. In a large casserole dish, drizzle EVOO, add a layer of fresh spinach, then top that with garlic powder, oregano, basil and salt.
3. Add a can of diced tomatoes on top the spinach, a layer of shredded mozzarella, and then pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth.
4. Place individual cheese ravioli’s on top of that, and a drizzle a little more EVOO over the pasta.
5. Add 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese on the ravioli, garlic powder and a pinch of salt.
6. Pour another 1/2 cup of chicken broth in. Then later the top with panko bread crumbs, oregano, garlic salt.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 3-4 min to brown the top.

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