It happens to us all. It's a Wednesday night, we all need to eat, and mom is tired and not feeling terribly creative. For this reason, I keep a stash of go-to items so I can still whip up something filling, tasty and that constitutes a decent meal on the fly.
After spending some of my last week in the hospital (what an experience!) I am still dealing with a dull headache, fatigue and frustration as we try to get my meds straightened out. So, this was one of those "call it in" nights.
Thanks to my beloved Aldi, I had cheese ravioli, jarred Alfredo sauce, regular pasta sauce, and pesto on hand. The ravioli takes a whopping 8 minutes. I warmed up the red sauce for the kid and for Neil and myself, I used the Alfredo with some pesto and extra parmesan mixed in. I had sliced fresh mozzarella, my basil plant and made a reduction of balsamic vinegar. Lastly, thanks to my buddies at Publix, there were garlic knots in the freezer.
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Result? It really hit the spot! And, there's still some leftover ravioli that I can turn into a pasta salad tomorrow. I highly recommend this plan for your busy weeknights when cooking isn't really in the cards for you. I know it's not "real" cooking, but it was just the thing for a Wednesday night!
