Raviolis stuffed with spinach in a tomato sauce

Trying to please the appetites of a 12 year-old and two year-old vegetarian kid at the same time is not always easy.

This is where pasta comes in to the rescue.  There are a variety of pastas, and the one my kids probably like best is raviolis stuffed with spinach and cheese.  This also works for me to try to get vegetables in my toddler.

Although spinach has fortunately not been much of a problem for her, particularly when it’s been sauteed with olive oil.

My son was off school today, so I made them the ravioli.  They both ate a lot.  Fortunately for me, it was easy and I took a shortcut by not boiling the raviolis separately.  I sauteed diced tomatoes in plenty of olive oil with minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasonings and then paprika.

If you use canned diced tomatoes, you probably don’t need to add water.  If you use fresh (I used a combo), add a little water.  I added the raviolis and let them cook in this sauce, covered.  I added some chives and cilantro at the end as garnish.  I served it with Parmesan cheese.  My mission of getting a balanced and satisfying meal in my kids is accomplished! (for now)