On Day 4 after Hurricane Irma, I was nearing my breaking point. No electricity, oppressive heat, limited resource, and no end in sight. When I hit that wall, the only thing I could think that would make me feel better was spaghetti & meat sauce. As simple as it is, pasta is my comfort food. No matter how bad my day is, a bowl of spaghetti with a thin meat sauce (yes, I know that’s weird) makes everything better.
As great as spaghetti & meat sauce is, I love to experiment with different pastas and making my own pasta. However, there are nights when I don’t have the time to make fresh pasta, and there are nights when my husband & I want quick, simple meal. This is our go-to.
1 bag frozen cheese ravioli
6 oz. prosciutto, pancetta, or even bacon
1 TBSP olive oil
15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 garlic clove-minced
5 oz. box of baby arugula (I’ve also used arugula blend and baby spinach)
Prepare ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large non stick skillet. Saute prosciutto or pancetta until crisp. Remove meat from the skillet and add tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings. Saute for 5 minutes. Add greens and toss to coat. As greens wilt, add pancetta and cooked ravioli. Add pasta water a few tablespoons at a time to keep everything from sticking. Gently toss to combine and allow ravioli to soak up the flavors.
Serve with Parmesan cheese.
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Simple and delicious!!! I’m glad you survived the hurricane—definitely scary and stressful!
More reasons why I’m moving to Ireland in a few years…NO hurricanes!