Thursday, August 12, 2010

Ravioli Soup

*from the 'Dinner is Ready' cookbook from www.30mealsinoneday.com* 1/2 pound beef 1/2 pound ground pork (I used sausage) 1 cup chopped onion 2 tsp minced garlic 1 (28-oz) can Italian tomatoes 1 (12-oz) can tomato paste 2 (14.5-oz) cans beef broth 1 T sugar 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese 1 (12-oz) package frozen ravioli (I used a 24 oz package) Brown beef and pork with onion and garlic. Combine tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, sugar, Italian seasoning and dry bread crumbs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Sitr in Parmesan cheese. Allow to cool. Place in freezer bag or container. Freeze ravioli separately. Label and freeze. 8 servings To serve: Thaw. Cook ravioli according to package directions. Heat soup just to boil. Add cooked ravioli. Serve with garlic bread and Parmesan cheese. Other tips: this is especially delicious made with sausage filled ravioli. Try all the available types of frozen ravioli and see which you prefer. Also, the soup part of this (minus the ravioli) makes a wonderful spaghetti/Lasagne sauce.