obsessed: lobster ravioli (from TJs)

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You know when you're having one of those days where you're totally swamped, exhausted, and the last thing you want to do is whip up a gourmet meal from scratch? Well I'll let you in on a little secret... I have those days all the time. Which is why I've created a mental list of easy peasy go-to meals. Boyfriend will be the first to tell you I'm no chef. I am, however, very good at creating delicious dinners that seem far more complicated than they are.

My famous lobster ravioli is one such meal. I shouldn't even call it mine. It's from Trader Joes. No, really. It comes in a little plastic container for $2.99. Of course you're going to have to buy several because it's that good. And it's the easiest thing you'll ever prepare. In your life. You simply bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, drop the fresh raviolis in the pot (I usually turn down the heat), drain after two and a half minutes (do not overcook these, they will fall apart), and sprinkle with butter and salt (or pesto). You're done.  

It's delicious. It's nutritious. And it's impressive. I recommend serving it with a salad.  And if you discard the containers in the bottom of the trashcan, noone will ever know it's premade.

P.S. Boyfriend actually requests that I make this on a weekly basis. We make Trader Joe's runs where this is all we buy. If you try it and hate it (you won't), please let me know in the comments...