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Tomato Balsamic Ravioli

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Tomato Balsamic Ravioli

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!

Tomato Balsamic Ravioli

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.

Tomato Balsamic Ravioli

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

Yield: 4

Tomato Balsamic Ravioli

Tomato Balsamic Ravioli
Store bought ravioli helps make this tomato and balsamic pasta come together quickly.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

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

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the can of diced tomatoes and onion. Saute for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook ravioli according to the package directions.
  3. Add balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to the tomatoes. Stir in the fresh diced tomato. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Toss cooked ravioli with the tomato mixture.
  5. Serve with fresh basil, and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired

Notes

Adapted from Cooking Light

© Erin S
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  15. I have to say that Balsamic is one of my fav ingredients and when I see one that incorporates it perfectly, I have to try it! Thanks!

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  16. A healthy change for my family is adding a nice walk with my Dad a few days through the week. Hopefully will get me more motivated and help Dad with his low energy level!

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  22. Congratulations on back to school Erin! Your ravioli look delicious and remind me of how much I like pasta! Childhood obesity is a huge problem so I appreciate your healthy recipes for families 😉

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  25. First of all, I love balsamic, and these raviolis would be perfect for me. Second, I don’t have kids so no back to school here. However, I’m trying my best to incorporate more vegetables and not eat as much pasta.

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  33. 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.

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  35. 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!

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  39. 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!

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  40. 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!

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  47. 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!

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