Recipes
Shopping list
- Prepare ravioli and begin to bake (10 minutes)
- Bake pasta, prepare salad; serve (30 minutes)
Ravioli Bianca Bake
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 9 oz cooked chicken breast (about 2 cups), chopped
- 4 oz gourmet mushroom blend
- 8 oz shredded Italian-blend cheese, divided
- 1 ½ cups Alfredo sauce, divided
- 1 package cheese ravioli (8–10 oz)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Chop spinach and chicken into bite-size pieces. Combine in medium bowl: spinach, chicken, mushrooms, and 1 cup cheese.
- Spread ½ cup Alfredo sauce in bottom of 2-quart baking dish. Layer one-half of the ravioli, then one-half of the chicken mixture. Repeat all layers (beginning with Alfredo sauce).
- Top with remaining ½ cup Alfredo sauce and remaining 1 cup cheese. Sprinkle with pepper. Bake 25–30 minutes and until 165°F (hot and bubbly). Serve.
Tomato-Artichoke Salad
Ingredients
- 3 large plum tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons sherry (or red wine) vinegar
- 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts
- ½ cup cheese croutons
- 2 cups baby spinach
Steps
- Cut tomatoes into quarters. Whisk pesto and vinegar in medium bowl until well blended.
- Add tomatoes, artichokes, and croutons to bowl; toss until evenly coated. Place spinach on serving platter; top with tomato mixture. Serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with French bread and a fruit tart for dessert.
- Stir ¼ cup cooked bacon pieces into the pasta for additional flavor. You can also use frozen ravioli in this recipe (up to 12 oz).
Ravioli Bianca Bake
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 710, Total Fat 51g, Sat Fat 30g, Trans Fat 1g, Chol 235mg, Sodium 1310mg, Total Carb 23g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 2g, Protein 43g, Calc 70%, Vitamin A 60%, Vitamin C 6%, Iron 15%
Tomato-Artichoke Salad
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 4.5g, Sat Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 280mg, Total Carb 10g, Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 2g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 3g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 6%, Potassium 2%