The first time I tried toasted ravioli, I knew I’d stumbled upon something special. I absolutely had to learn how to make toasted ravioli at home! Of course, “toasted” here is code for ...

Line a baking sheet with paper towels. If using refrigerated ravioli, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. If using frozen ravioli, preheat the oven after breading the ravioli to give them time to thaw.

Last year, Mayor Jones signed a proclamation declaring April 1 as "Toasted Ravioli Day" in St. Louis to pay tribute to the city's signature dish.

Dan Buck visits Charlie Gitto's to explore the accidental invention of toasted ravioli in St. Louis. To stream 5 On Your Side on your phone, you need the 5 On Your Side app.