Welcome to our series featuring Food Holidays: March 20th, 2022. Today is National Ravioli Day and David is working and Charlie doesn’t eat Ravioli that much. Although I love it and so did Suzane. If I had time this morning and someone to go with, I think I would find a Italian restaurant that serves Beef Ravioli and take myself to lunch. Would you like to join me?
March 20th is National Ravioli Day!
Interesting Food Facts about Ravioli
- The first mention of Ravioli was in the 14th Century Venus.
- The word Ravioli is from an old Italian word riavvolgere (“to wrap”)
- Canned Ravioli was pioneered by Chef Boyardee in the 1930’s
- “Fresh” packed Ravioli lasts for several week while freshly made Ravioli only lasts for a few days.
- Italian tradition is to serve Vegetarian Ravioli, on Fridays. Meats is served as a side or later in the meal.
Fun Fact
Ravioli appears in In India, and it’s a popular dish called Gujiya which is similar to Ravioli, however Gujiya is prepared sweet, with a filling of dry Fruits, Sugar and a mixture of sweet Spices, then deep fried in Vegetable Oil.
Ravioli Nudi, or “Naked Ravioli”, refers to simply the filling without the Pasta shell.
Jewish cuisine has a similar dish called Kreplach, which is a pocket of Meat or other filling covered by Egg Pasta.
Triple cheese. Wild mushroom. Butternut squash. Ravioli can be filled with any topping your heart desires. Ravioli is also one of America’s favorite foods. That’s why we’re proud to have Three Bridges along for our annual National Ravioli Day celebration on March 20th. As you’ll see, this Pasta goes back to the 14th Century. No surprise there. Ravioli can work for any meal of the day. Including dessert! The best part? You can have ready-made Ravioli ready in about 10 minutes.
NATIONAL RAVIOLI DAY ACTIVITIES
- You can search the internet for dozens of recipes featuring Ravioli recipes.
- Did you know you can pan-sear Three Bridges Ravioli or put the Ravioli in the oven with Sauce.?
- If you’re feeling inspired and have the time, then you could make a Ravioli Salad.
RAVIOLI’S VERSATILE
- The word Ravioli comes from the Italian word “riavvolgere” which means “to wrap.”
- Kreplach, popular in traditional Jewish homes. These are small Dumplings typically filled with Meat or Chicken folded into triangles and often served in soup. Especially during the holiday of Purim.
- You can trace the roots of Toasted Ravioli breaded and deep fried to an Italian neighborhood known as “The Hill.”
- Naked Ravioli is actually a bowl of Ravioli filling without the Pasta Shell.
- Don’t forget to check out Three Bridges recipe Butternut Ravioli Beignets which are lightly dusted with Powdered Sugar of course.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL RAVIOLI DAY
- So many options but I would want to keep my Ravioli traditional with Meats and Cheeses. Or go but you could go Orgainic if you like.
- For kids who hate Veggies then you can make a Kid-friendly Veggie Ravioli inspiring kids to eat healthier.
- History in the making Ravioli is over 700 years and still as popular as ever.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
