Thread: Ravioli with Tomato-Alfredo Sauce

2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli
1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms (3 cups)
1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 jar (24 to 28 ounces) tomatoes pasta sauce
1/2 cup half and half or refrigerated nondairy creamer
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1. Cook and drain ravioli as directed on package; keep warm.

2. Spray same saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and onion in saucepan about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender.

3. Stir in pasta sauce and half-and-half. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Stir in ravioli, cheese and parsley.

FOOD for THOUGHT
This heavenly combo of tomato and cheese is brimming with calcium, an important healing nutrient. Calcium is key to strong bones and teeth and helps prevent osteoporosis. For women in menopause, maintaining strong bones can be a challenge, so sufficient calcium and vitamin D are necessary to prevent bone fractures. Regular health maintenance is very important during cancer treatment.

NUTRITION FACTS: High in potassium, calcium and vitamins A and C; good source of fiber
1 Serving: Calories 345 (Calories from Fat 135); Fat 15g (Saturated 6g); Cholesterol 95mg; Sodium 1400mg; Potassium 680mg; Carbohydrate 42g (Dietary Fiber 3g); Protein 14g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 28%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 28%; Iron 14%; Folic Acid 14%; Magnesium 10% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch, 1/2 High-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable, 2 Fat