Triple cheese. Wild mushroom. Butternut squash. Ravioli can handle just about anything. It’s also one of America’s favorite foods. That’s why we’re proud to have Three Bridges along for our annual National Ravioli Day celebration on March 20. As you’ll see, this particular pasta goes back to the 14th century. No surprise there. Ravioli can work for any meal of the day — including dessert! The best part? You can have ready-made ravioli ready in about 10 minutes. Read on for a fun look at where ravioli came from — and a tasty preview of how you can enjoy all the varieties.
National Ravioli Day timeline
Ravioli first appears in the personal letters of Francesco di Marco Datini, a Prato merchant.
King Richard II's chefs mentions ravioli in a British cookbook, referred to as “rauioles.”
Bartolomeo Scappi serves ravioli to the papal conclave in Rome, with fillings of boiled pork belly, Parmesan cheese, sugar, herbs, spices, and raisins.
Plankton, a "SpongeBob SquarePants" character, achieves internet meme status with his memorable quote: "Ravioli, ravioli, give me the formu-oli!"
After 94 years, landmark downtown San Francisco restaurant Lucca Ravioli announces plans to close.
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National Ravioli Day Activities
Try some new recipes
Search the internet for dozens of ideas including easy homemade ravioli recipes.
Alternative prep
You can pan-sear Three Bridges ravioli, or put it in the oven with sauce.
Create original side dishes
If you're feeling inspired (and have the time), consider mixing up a ravioli salad.
5 Reasons Ravioli's So Versatile
It's a "wrap"
The word ravioli comes from the Italian word “riavvolgere” which means “to wrap."
Ravioli soup
Kreplach, popular in traditional Jewish homes, are small dumplings typically filled with meat or chicken. They're folded into triangles and often served in soup — especially during the holiday of Purim.
A "ravioli toast" to St. Louis
You can trace the roots of toasted ravioli (breaded and deep fried) to an Italian neighborhood known as "The Hill."
Naked ravioli?
It's actually a bowl of ravioli filling without the pasta shell — if you're looking for something lighter.
Ravioli for dessert
Our favorite Three Bridges recipe is butternut ravioli beignets — lightly dusted with powdered sugar of course.
Why We Love National Ravioli Day
So many options
Keep it traditional with meats and cheeses. Or go organic by adding beets, spinach, or mushrooms. The superfood kale makes a great filling too.
Kid-friendly
Veggie ravioli can inspire kids to eat healthier. And remember our tip about desserts!
History in the making
Over 700 years and still as popular as ever. What will ravioli dishes look like in 2119?
National Ravioli Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 20 | Friday |
| 2027 | March 20 | Saturday |
| 2028 | March 20 | Monday |
| 2029 | March 20 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | March 20 | Wednesday |
