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My mom is known for her outstanding cooking skills. It’s too bad she developed them after I moved out. (I guess she has more time to focus on cooking now instead of trying to keep me in line!) Even when we go to family reunions, people ask what she made so they can be sure to get a taste before it’s gone!

Every year on December 24, we all meet at mom’s house to watch movies, play games and eat hor d’oeuvres until we pop. One of my favorites are her fried ravioli – except they are frozen. She is usually so busy making hot buffalo chicken dip, steamed king crab legs, and pigs in a blanket (at my sisters request), that she takes every opportunity to save time where she can. This year I will be continuing the tradition since she is still in the hospital and won’t be able to cook for my family. The one thing I am most looking forward to recreating are those frozen ravioli. However this time, they will be fresh! I will also be adding Ragú® Chunky Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce for a super flavorful dipping sauce!

My tradition began in a small town in North Carolina, but for Ragú®, it began in Naples Italy. Their founder, Assunta Cantisano, moved to America in 1914 and brought her Italian heritage with her. She began selling her family’s cherished pasta sauce using vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh herbs grown in her very own backyard garden. Soon, she was able to open Ragú Packing Company thanks to her commitment to perfection sealed into every jar.

You can read more about Assunta and the Ragú® story here.

I was surprised at how quickly these came together. I set up some bowls with buttermilk, breadcrumbs, and the mini cheese ravioli. I didn’t even bother seasoning the breadcrumbs since the Ragú® Dipping Sauce provides so much flavor. Simply dip them into the buttermilk, then into the breadcrumbs, and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment.

Next, I heated up some oil in my cast iron skillet and fried the little ravioli in batches. Once they were golden on both sides, I placed them on paper towels to drain.

I finished them off with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and minced parsley with a warm bowl of Ragú® pasta sauce on the side.

No matter which flavor you choose, be sure to serve your guests plenty of Ragú® Pasta Sauce for dipping!

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