Simple Yet Tasty (Microwave) Ravioli Recipe

        I never have ravioli while at school, to me it is sad but true. I do like them and I am sure I am not alone. They are not offered in the dining hall though. I have seen multiple napkin notes for ravioli but they have not been served yet. Napkin notes are suggestions and comments written as feedback for the dining hall staff, then are pinned to a board in the dining hall and are answered each week. The responses are then pinned under the respective notes on the board.
      I thought it would be nice to have ravioli sometime and luckily I found this recipe from Good Housekeeping http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a9842/ravioli-ripe-tomato-recipe/.
The recipe calls for:"

• 1.50 lb. ripe tomatoes
• 0.50 c. fresh basil leaves
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 0.25 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel
• salt and pepper
• 1 bag microwavable cheese ravioli
• 0.25 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Tip: If you can't find microwavable ravioli for this easy pasta recipe, use one bag (13- to 16-ounce) frozen ravioli. Place in microwave-safe large bowl with 2 1/2 cups water; cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on High 10 minutes or until cooked through, stirring once"(Good Housekeeping).

And the directions are to"

1. In large bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, olive oil, lemon peel, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes to blend flavors.
2. Meanwhile, cook ravioli in microwave as label directs.
3. Add hot pasta to sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan to serve" (Good Housekeeping).

       I did not follow this exactly though. I used their tip for how to cook frozen ravioli in the microwave and I followed their directions for the most part.
       The ingredients I used were:

• A Tomato
• Basil Leaves
• Olive Oil
• 1 Bag Microwavable Ravioli
• Parmesan cheese
• Salt & Pepper

       I did not use exact measurements, I just used the amount of each ingredient that I liked. I mixed the diced tomatoes with the olive oil, salt and pepper, and pieces of basil leaves. I let them sit while I cooked the ravioli in the microwave for about ten minutes. Then I put the ravioli on the plate and added to topping or sauce.And finally topped it off with Parmesan.
        I enjoyed this and would make it again in the future!