Unlike most of the many refrigerated variations on the ravioli theme we've tried from Trader Joe's, this one is frozen. That means that it's not suitable for the familiar boiling-water method of preparation. Instead, TJ's offers you either microwave or stove-top directions. I chose the latter, which involves adding water and olive oil.
It came out great, in terms of texture and temperature. I liked the flavor of the ravioli itself--cheese and spinach both discernible, without either one dominating too much.
But the tomato sauce in which they're bathed is a disappointment. Nina characterized it as "Literally no flavor."
Will I buy it again?
No.
I made the ravioli dish, but added Rao’s marinara sauce. Placed some panko breaded chicken ( cooked them before the pasta; chicken sliced in half lengthwise) into the pasta and let it simmer. Sprinkled with mozzarella cheese. It was delicious. Would buy again. Will try it by taking out the red blocks of sauce, cook the ravioli, add steamed broccoli, carrots and onion. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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