what's for dinner tonight {tuscan pasta with tomato basil cream}.

i love easy dishes. especially when they taste like they're not easy. those are my fav. this is a recipe i got a few years ago from a mentor of mine and it is a great go-to recipe for a quick dinner, or for entertaining guests for dinner.

i've made this a lot for when nick&i have company and did just last night in fact. we *love* having people into our home for a meal. it's one of our favorite things. due to the craziness that has been our life since we moved to maine we haven't had the chance to do it... like, ever. but last night we had a sweet family over for dinner and i made this dish. nick was so blessed to get to work this summer with a guy he became friends with and we've been meaning to have he and his family over for months now and finally did last night. we're so excited to start opening our home up to others and getting to build on the relationships that we are forming here in our new home.

ok, back to the pasta. it's super delish. run out and get these ingredients, people. you will not be sorry.

tuscan pasta with tomato basil cream

* 1 (20 oz) package of refrigerated four cheese ravioli
* 1 (16 oz) jar of sundried tomato alfredo sauce (the brand i use is classico)
* 2 T. white wine
* 1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes (i like the ones flavored with garlic or italian herbs)
* 1/2 c. fresh basil, chopped
* 1/3 c. parmesan cheese
* fresh basil strips for garnish

- cook ravioli according to directions on package.
- over medium-low heat, pour sundried tomato alfredo sauce into a medium saucepan. add wine to empty jar and shake well. add wine mixture to the sauce. stir in diced tomatoes and basil and cook for approximately five minutes.
- toss with ravioli. top with parmesan cheese and basil strips.

for some reason i have always served this pasta in my glass trifle dish. it looks pretty and makes it seem like a fancy schmancy meal even though it's super easy :)

seriously. you need to try this dish.

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