Danival Organic Ravioli

Do you already know where to spend your next vacation? By the sea or maybe in the mountains? What is taken for granted today was the exception in the last century. Most citizens had not the financial means to travel and certainly not in another country. This pleasure was reserved to the upper-class families. Only they could afford to go to Rome, Paris or Istanbul. Popular destinations were also the beach resorts at the Baltic Sea. Because the number of tourists was still manageable, one had one’s peace in a beach chair. That changed during the 1950s. Europe experienced a strong economic boom. The weekly hours of work fell and wages rose. In addition, there was now an annual vacation with pay. Suddenly ordinary families could go on vacation.

The most popular holiday destination for Germans in the 50s was Italy. The boot-shaped country south of the Alps always had a huge appeal. Even Goethe raved about Italy, which he traveled to twice. Unlike the poet, the first German tourists did not go on a pilgrimage to the cities of antiquity and the renaissance. Above all they wanted sun and sea. Especially the Adriatic Sea appealed to them. Many families went to Rimini for two weeks every year. During the day they tanned on the beach and in the evening they went out to eat pizza or pasta. The enthusiasm for the Italian cuisine has remained. Until today there is an Italian restaurant in (almost) every German city, which has more than a few hundred inhabitants. No wonder, because anyone who has ever tried real pasta does not want to go without it anymore.

In addition to Spaghetti Bolognese there is an almost endless variety of pasta dishes. Gnocchi, orecchiette, rigatoni, spaghettini, volanti, tortelloni, cannelloni, farfalle, fusilli or penne all have one thing in common: With a sauce made according to an old family recipe they become a real delicacy. Also the multi-layered lasagna today has fans around the whole world. But there is also one pasta variety that is not in the spotlight in spite of its great popularity. We're talking about the ravioli. These square or semicircular turnovers are traditionally filled with finely chopped meat, fish, cheese or vegetables. In 1958 ravioli in tomato sauce went on sale in Germany as the first pasta ready meal. The canned ravioli contained a filling of breadcrumbs and pork. In the late 50s, many households did not have a refrigerator yet. For this reason, there was a high demand for canned ravioli. These were already seasoned and only had to be briefly heated before consumption - ideal for quick meals and camping holidays. In fact there is hardly a campsite where not at least one can of ravioli is warmed in the evening...

Ravioli not only taste good in Italy. They are enjoyed throughout the Mediterranean area. The French delicatessen manufacturer Danival refines its ravioli that are filled into glass jars with local specialties. For centuries, the delicious aroma of porcini mushrooms has been highly valued in the Mediterranean cuisine. In the Danival Organic Ravioli with Mushrooms, the ravioli stuffed with mushrooms, couscous and onions are refined with a tomato sauce that is flavored with leeks, garlic, parsley and porcini mushrooms. The Danival Organic Ravioli with 5 Vegetables contain a fine vegetable filling made of onions, carrots, tomatoes, eggplants and bell peppers. The taste is rounded off by a spicy-fruity tomato sauce. The Organic Ravioli with Ricotta and Spinach convince with a creamy filling of softly melting ricotta and hearty spinach. Add a few delicate sage leaves to your dish and enjoy the Mediterranean flair. In the Danival Organic Ravioli with Seitan and Basil as well as in the Organic Ravioli with Tofu, Tomatoes and Olives, the Mediterranean cuisine is combined with Far Eastern delights. This is how traditional dishes turn into exceptional haute cuisine. Danival Organic Ravioli can be heated up or baked in the oven in a fireproof form with grated cheese. Experience delicious organic enjoyment from France, which is prepared in no time at all. Enjoy your meal.