To Grandpa, making ravioli was the real test of a cook’s ability.

Grandma said that this noodle dish was served either as dessert or as a side dish in ‘the old country.’

Grandma spooned the filling into the pasta shells, Mother poured the sauce over the shells, and I supervised!

Grandma turned vegetables into a special treat when she mixed them with ham, pasta and cheese.

Grandma’s pasta recipe was perfect for my aunts, who wanted more vegetables and less meat.

Because this dish is so quick and easy, Grandma called it ‘the original fast food.’

Grandma took a lot of care slicing the vegetables into uniform bite-size pieces.

Whenever I feel homesick, I make this pasta so I can feel like I’m back in Grandma’s house.

Grandma served this pasta in shallow soup bowls so each person could get plenty of the sauce.

In my family, you knew you had developed adult tastes when you began to prefer this pasta sprinkled with feta cheese.