So many kids only want to eat mac and cheese right from the box. We decided to come up with an alternative dish for Jack—one where Mom and Dad are in charge of quality control. Jack always cleans his plate, so we have to be quick if we want to sneak a few pieces for ourselves!

　　

Ingredients

serves 4 kids or 2 adults

　　16 ounces fresh cheese ravioli, preferably fresh from your supermarket’s refrigerator case

　　8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter

　　1/2 cup plain unseasoned bread crumbs

　　1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (4 ounces)

　　Pinch of salt

　　

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ravioli according to the package directions. Drain well.

　　

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter foam has mostly subsided, add the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, and salt. Toss, using a spatula to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan, for about 2 minutes, or until golden.

　　

Step 3

Add the ravioli to the skillet and cook until the pasta is heated through, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and serve.

　　[The Deen Bros. Take It Easy](http://astore.amazon.com/epistore-20/detail/0345513266) by Jamie Deen, Bobby Deen, and Melissa Clark. Copyright © 2009 Jamie Deen, Bobby Deen, and Melissa Clark. Published by Random House Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.Jamie and Bobby Deen grew up in Georgia—first in Albany and then in Savannah—and, like many Southerners, they have always considered cooking and food a big part of their lives. When their mother, Paula Deen, started a sandwich delivery business in 1989, the boys took charge of deliveries. As the business grew into The Lady restaurant, they continued to help. Then, in 1996, the trio opened The Lady & Sons Restaurant to resounding success. They haven't looked back since. They regularly appear on ABC's Good Morning America and had their own Food Network show, Road Tasted.Melissa Clark has written for The New York Times, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, and Real Simple and has collaborated on twenty-one books.