I interrupt my “countdown to Mother’s Day” with something that is going to help all moms get dinner on the table a little faster, with less effort. I don’t like to cook. I’ve said it numerous times. I won’t belabor the point (*smiles*). Thankfully, I have a husband who does. There are those times when my husband comes home late from work, or is out of town on business, where I have to “fend for myself.” I’ve been known to mess up a meal (or ten) so I’m always looking for quick, simple, “doable,” meal solutions that are both affordable and palatable.
Thanks to Mom Central, my family had an opportunity to try two of Ragu’s new varieties of their Old World Style pasta sauce (Sweet Tomato Basil and Margherita). Pasta is a meal that I am comfortable making and my husband doesn’t complain about the way it turns out (there aren’t that many ways to mess up pasta!). My normal routine is to cook ground turkey in olive oil with some onions and garlic. Then I add a can of tomatoes (bland, I know). I sprinkle some store-bought mix of Italian seasonings, boils some whole wheat pasta, and dinner is served. With Ragu’s new Old World Style pasta sauces, I can elminate the entire process of “making a sauce” which makes the entire meal preparation process less painful! And…the sauces are healthy and taste good. The sauces pack a full serving of veggies (per half cup) and are low in fat and calories. I like the Sweet Tomato Basil for pasta and the Margherita for pizza (even thought it’s a pasta sauce). Making a pizza is even easier. We buy corn meal pizza crusts from Whole Foods, spread the Margherita sauce on the crust, sprinkle mozarella cheese, and top with cut up veggies.
If pizza and pasta are too simple, check out the site’s Quickmeal recipes which can be prepared in 30-40 minutes. I may just attempt the Tomato Basil Skillet Chicken Cacciatore or the Hearty Baked Rigatoni. For more ideas on meal planning, helping kids eat healthier, and budget meals, check out the site.
Profuse thanks to Mom Central for this review opportunity.
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