Friday, November 30, 2012

Friday Favorite & Giveaway!!!

So I was pretty content on never having to really cook again and just relying on my freezer meals for the next...well forever I guess.  Then Tuttorosso sent me a box to give their product to try.  The box included a few delicious sounding recipes but I decided to go for the pasta sauce one.  I have tried making my own sauce but it has always come out pretty bland.  So I usually just stick to one of the premade, store bought sauces.  My mom and mother-in-law both have wonderful homemade sauce recipes and going home for spaghetti is the ultimate back-home-comfort-meal for me.  I want my children to feel the same way when they grow up and leave home!

I set out with skepticism in my mind because I have never had luck before. I threw the recipe together in about 20 minutes and let it simmer on the stove for about 2 hours.  The result:
Sooooooooo delish!!
Health facts about Tuttorosso Tomatoes:
-100% natural-no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
-The antioxident Lycopene is found naturally in tomatoes
-A fat free food
-Good source of Vitamin A
-A gluten free food  
  
   
The critics:
~My six year old said, "Mommy this is the best sauce EVER!"

~My four year old (who never wants sauce on her noodles) asked for seconds and then thirds and wanted more but we were out of noodles.

~My husband (with a surprised tone to his voice) said, "This is really good!" And went back for seconds as well.

-Me:  Big smile (and some sauce) on my face! 

Verdict:
Goodbye store bought sauces...this is my new favorite! Easy, full of flavor, loved by my whole family!  And the recipe made enough to feed my family at least two meals! I can't wait to try the other two recipes, Savory Skillet Chicken and Versatile Italian Relish! 

Next meal we used the sauce for:
Italian Subs-get sub rolls, put sauce inside and top with mozzarella 
 These got devoured!
  
Visit Tuttorosso Tomatoes website to learn more, recipes and to enter their daily giveaways of products and kitchen tools! You can also find them on Facebook at Tuttorosso Tomatoes

 Tuttorosso is owned by Red Gold, a fourth generation family of tomato experts with a family tradition of “producing the freshest, best tasting, tomato products in the world!”

Now for the Giveaway..would you like to receive this in the mail???
you know you would :)
 All you have to do is leave a comment at the end of this post and I will let random.org pick a winner for me at the end of the day!   
 Remember to find me on Facebook at My little smarties 

21 comments:

  1. That spaghetti sauce looks amazing! I want to try it!

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  2. Something that takes 20 minutes of work and just 2 hours of simmering?! Sign me up!! Looks delicious and I'd love to try it!

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    1. And it made enough for two meals plus a little left overs for a lunch or two!!

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  3. This is Delana!!! I want to try it too. Married with 3 kids....saving money is the main concern. Making your own creations....Perfect!! Keep em coming Sarah!!

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    1. Not registered with any of the profile thats why I chose Anonymous.

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    2. Me too Delana! Thanks for stopping by and good luck with the giveaway!!

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  4. You know I'm all about pasta sauce! I'd love to win this so I could try my hand at a homemade version!

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    1. You know I'm all about easy and this really is and when it makes enough for a couple of meals...I'm sold! good luck :)

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  5. That looks so good!! Sounds simple and easy those ate my favorite. Especially with 4 kiddos.

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    1. Nicole, I'm not sure what I liked better...using it as spaghetti sauce or on a sub roll! Thanks for stopping by and good luck!

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    2. Nicole-Random.org picked you for the winner of this giveaway! Contact me (message me through My little smarties FB page) and I'll get your info so Tuttorosso can ship you your goodies!!

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  6. We recently ran out of the spaghetti sauce we canned last summer, and our tomatoes didn't do well at all this year :(, so I am going to have to try this. :)

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    1. I know Eric would like it...it has "hidden treasures" in the form of Italian sausage in it! haha

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    2. HA! This seriously made me laugh out loud!!

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  7. Kevin's favorite meal is spaghetti, I would look like best wife ever!!

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    1. That's too funny Alison! Thanks for your comment and good luck!!

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  8. I tried to leave a comment earlier on my phone, but it wouldn't let me. I have always wondered about this sauce, I am glad you put a review out for it.

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