Cookbook Chronicles: Ravioli Spinach Bake

Cookbook Chronicles is an on-going series at The Bookery. Over the course of the next year, we'll delve into The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond’s, cookbook, Super Easy! trying one recipe per month.

The recipe: Spinach Ravioli Bake

The cookbook: Super Easy! by Ree Drummond, page 244

The details: This recipe involves so many things I love: vodka sauce, pesto, ravioli and spinach—with the added benefit of being incredibly easy. It's simply a matter of boiling some water and adding all the ingredients to a dish so the flavors can meld and the cheese can melt.

The adjustments: For once, I really didn't make any adjustments to the recipe. I did end up having to buy two packages of ravioli to get the right amount—and accidentally picked up a spinach and artichoke heart ravioli rather than a second package of cheese ravioli. But instead of heading back to the store, I forged ahead. You can't waste food!

The verdict: I wanted to love this recipe because what's not to like? It's got all these great ingredients and it's something I could pull together easily after a busy day at work. And while it was OK, I didn't love it. Part of the problem was the jarred pesto I used; it's just not my favorite brand or flavor. Now that I know that, I guess I should give this one another try with different products (and all cheese ravioli) and see if I like it better!

Up next: Taco Shells and Cheese

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