Today I am teaming up with a great group of bloggers, Partnership for a Healthier America, and All-Clad to help raise awareness of childhood obesity. The theme for this event is back to school, which couldn’t come at a better time for me. School starts for my 3rd grader tomorrow!
According to Partnership for a Healthier America
approximately 12.5 million U.S. youth are obese and about 11 million more are overweight. This is a staggering statistic, and scary to think about. We live in a city that does a great job of encouraging young people to be active. They have free kids races throughout the summer, free biking events for kids, and there is only one road in our entire city that doesn’t have designated bike lanes. I exercise almost every day to be healthy for myself, and my family. I want to set a good example for my 8 year old, so as he grows up he knows that being active is just part of your life. My son’s school even does a “Schools on the Move” challenge each year, to teach kids good habits.
As school gets started again, many of us struggle with getting a quick and healthy dinner on the table during the week. Between school, homework, and practices, time is limited in the evening. Having a few go to recipes for busy nights helps to avoid getting take-out, or going through the drive-thru. This ravioli recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes, with the help of fresh store bought ravioli. Serve with some bread, and a salad for a healthy, and quick dinner any night of the week.
Check out what the other bloggers are making for today!
Chocolate & Carrots – Healthy Red Velvet Smoothies
Texanerin Baking – Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Dinners, Dishes and Desserts – Tomato Balsamic Ravioli
Carla’s Confections – Dried Fruit & Nut Trail Mix
Table for Two – Lightened Up Chicken Salad Sandwich
Country Cleaver – Raspberry Peach Fruit Leather
All Day I Dream About Food – Guilt-Free Fig Newtons
Eat Good 4 Life – Nutella Breakfast Oatmeal
BranAppetit – Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders
The Lemon Bowl – Gluten Free Oatmeal Peach Bread
Tomato Balsamic Ravioli
Store bought ravioli helps make this tomato and balsamic pasta come together quickly.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 large tomato, , diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, , diced
- 1 Tbls olive oil
- 2 Tbls balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 12 oz Ravioli, (I used chicken & cheese)
- 2 Tbls fresh basil, , chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the can of diced tomatoes and onion. Saute for 5-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook ravioli according to the package directions.
- Add balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to the tomatoes. Stir in the fresh diced tomato. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked ravioli with the tomato mixture.
- Serve with fresh basil, and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired
Notes
Adapted from Cooking Light
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The giveaway is sponsored by All-Clad and Partnership for a Healthier America. I was not compensated, and did not receive any products for this post. All opinions are 100% my own.
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Diane {Created by Diane} says
Pre cooking more so that when we are in a hurry or short on time, we have plenty of healthy food prepared and can be put into any number of dishes in minutes. And more chicken and fish, less beef.
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
You just took ravioli to a whole new level. Holy yum! This sounds just perfect!
Belinda says
We’ll be continuing ‘salad nights’ 2-3 (or more) nights a week.
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
Love the flavors and simplicity of this recipe! Perfect to enjoy when coming home from a long day at the office.
Alice says
we are avoiding many processed drinks and snacks and making snacks at home to send to school! including crackers and trail mixes!
Sarah says
Ravioli just got that much better!
Terri C says
Bought a huge container of coconut oil. Saying goodby to other oils.
Mary Beth Elderton says
We have been making steady progress for the last few years towards eating a whole,clean diet. Now–and continuing through this year–I am trying to cook everything from scratch, including breads, sauces, dressings…everything. Of course, I am not there yet but am making progress.
Kim McCallie says
The ravioli looks delicious. Great giveaway!
Lisa L. says
This ravioli looks delicious!! We are cutting out the vast majority of our processed foods and getting outside every day weather allows for at least 30 minutes of activity! Thank you for the chance to win!
Jenny Hartin says
More from scratch fresh foods.
Kris - Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts says
Always trying to get further and further away from processed foods.
Suzanne Thompson says
This looks yummy and perfect for back to school!
Alyssa M says
Trying to continue to go on walks multiple times during the week-this rain we’ve been having hasn’t been helping though! Also the ravioli looks good!
Mary Beth Hunt says
Two things. I’m NOT going to buy so much crap…….(I’m the only one who shops.) and I’m going to push my chair away from the computer and get my buns outside moving!
Carol Y says
I plan on cooking more from scratch.
Claudia Yates says
More veggies instead of rice and potatoes.
Julie says
Great recipe and give-away. Sure could use some new cookware…
Jenn I says
We’re going to start eating more locally grown fruits and vegetables and cut down on the junk.
Jenn I says
Also, thank you for the opportunity! These pans are number 1 on my Amazon wishlist!
Cindy says
Yum! Will definitely try this recipe!
Ellen M. says
A little less junk food plus more exercise and sleep. Hopefully we can meet these goals!
Erin T says
We are using fresh vegetables and herbs from our garden this summer, and are working on just the outside aisles of the grocery store, cutting down preservatives and making homemade versions of our favorites!
Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says
We’re going to eat salads more regularly, with homemade salad dressing.
Dolores says
More fruits and veggies will be my healthy go to.