Cheese Ravioli With Chunky Marinara Sauce

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups refrigerated reduced-fat four-cheese ravioli or 4 1/2 ounces refrigerated reduced-fat four-cheese ravioli
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped carrot
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 3/4 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and slice 1/4-inch thick or 1/2 cup zucchini
• 1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
• 2 teaspoons finely shredded parmesan cheese or 2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon slivered fresh basil (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook ravioli according to package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, in small saucepan combine water, carrot and onion. bring to a boil. reduce heat. simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. drain well. return vegetables to saucepan. stir in marinara sauce, zucchini and fennel. bring to boiling. reduce heat. simmer, covered for 1 minute. remove lid. simmer uncovered, for 1 to 3 minutes more until desired consistency.
• 3 arrange ravioli on serving plate. spoon marinara mixture on top. sprinkle with cheese and basil (if desired).
• 4 make it a meal:.
• 5 -tossed salad with 2 tablespoons fat-free salad dressing.
• 6 -1 multigrain italian or french roll.
• 7 -sparkling water with lime wedge.
• 8 (total calories: 150).