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Looking for something special to do for dinner? Here are five deceptively easy meals that will please anyone.
Three Bridges — a chef-crafted pasta, sauce, and meal brand that makes clean eating easy — are sharing 5 easy recipes that everyone will love.
#1: FOR THE GRILL MASTER: SPINACH & CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH SAUTÉED VEGGIES
PREP TIME: 10 min | COOK TIME: 15 min
TOTAL TIME: 25 min | YIELDS: 2 servings
Summer is the perfect time to break out the pesto. If weather permits, cook the peppers and onions on the grill — give your grill master dad a break for a change!
Ingredients:
9 oz pkg Three Bridges Spinach & Cheese Ravioli
2 tbsp Three Bridges Superfood Pesto Sauce
2 tbsp pine nuts
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1/2 small red onion, sliced
Full list of instructions here.
#2: FOR THE ALL-AMERICAN: RAVIOLI IN A CREAMY TOMATO BEEF SAUCE WITH GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS
PREP TIME: 5 min | COOK TIME: 15 min
TOTAL TIME: 20 min | YIELDS: 4 servings
Would you eat comfort foods at every meal if you could? This one pot ravioli meal “transforms” grilled cheese (into grilled cheese croutons) for a new take on an old favorite.
Ingredients:
2-9 oz pkg Three Bridges Ravioli, your favorite
1-15 oz tub Three Bridges Heirloom Marinara Sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tsp red chili pepper, flakes (optional)
1 lb beef, lean, ground
1 cup beef stock
1 small bunch fresh basil, leaves torn
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 slices bread, sourdough or your favorite
4 oz butter, softened
1 cup fontina or mozzarella cheese, shredded
kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Full list of instructions here.
#3: FOR THE WORLD TRAVELER: TRIPLE CHEESE RAVIOLI PUTTANESCA
PREP TIME: 10 min | COOK TIME: 15 min
TOTAL TIME: 25 min | YIELDS: 2 servings
Puttanesca features a sensational combo of tomatoes, olive oil, anchovies, olives, capers, and garlic.
Ingredients:
1-9 oz pkg Three Bridges Triple Cheese Ravioli
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped
6-8 anchovy fillets, chopped
1-2 tomatoes, finely chopped
14 oz can of peeled, chopped tomatoes
2-3 tbsp capers
1/2 cup black olives
handful of fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp chili flakes
grated parmesan cheese
Full list of instructions here.
#4: FOR THE EXECUTIVE: ORGANIC FETTUCCINE RED WINE PASTA
PREP TIME: 5 min | COOK TIME: 10 min
TOTAL TIME: 15 min | YIELDS: 4 servings
Seasoned with bay leaves, red wine, and basil, it doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Ingredients:
2-8 oz pkg Three Bridges Organic Fettuccine
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves torn
1 bayleaf
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 cups red wine
1 cup parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Full list of instructions here.
#5: FOR THE MARATHONER: SUPERFOOD RAVIOLI SALAD
PREP TIME: 5 min | COOK TIME: 5 min
TOTAL TIME: 10 min | YIELDS: 2 servings
For the health conscious, this superfood salad packs a punch with avocado, spinach, and carrots — while keeping you lean and never mean.
Ingredients:
8oz Three Bridges Superfood Ravioli
2 cups fresh spinach, tightly packed and thinly sliced
2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced into matchsticks
1 cucumber, cut into half slices
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, torn
2 tbsp sesame seeds
— For the dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Full list of instructions here.