Comments on: 3 Super Fast Pasta Sauces Kids Love

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By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:33:35 +0000

Hi Jo,

I’m so glad you agree on the fat-free food deal. I know it makes a lot of people nervous to eat nuts and cream, but they are so wholesome and satisfying. I find I overeat when I try to trick myself with “fake” lowfat food, and then need to make up for it with more calories and fat.

So cool that you eat tuna pasta too! I love hearing the figure of 42% for cooking from scratch. I noticed that on your blog, and I was interested since I’ve never heard someone quantify it like that.

Thanks Jo!

Amy

By: Jo@simplybeingmum

Jo@simplybeingmum — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:24:35 +0000

Amy – I’m loving this – I totally agree with you on the ‘low fat’ this and ‘fat free’ that. If you eat proper balanced meals and cut the unhealthy snacking you don’t need to make those food choices. It isn’t sensible portioned balanced family meals that are to blame for the rise in obesity – in my opinion it’s convenience food, and having an abundance of it everywhere you look. I’m in the UK and the amount of food we now have available 24/7 is scary. Tuna pasta is also a favourite here, it’s just so easy, frugal and healthy. Our take on it is that the kids have straight up double concentrate tomato puree as there tom sauce on wholewheat pasta, with cooked veggies added after such as sweetcorn, peas, broccoli. I tend to have mine with cucumber, black pepper and balsamic vinegar no tom puree.
As an aside in July I did a cooking from scratch experiment over 5 days and documented the results on my blog and as a guest on another- I came in 42% cheaper than the supermarket equivalents! Just seen your 45% stat below need to check that out!
Jo@simplybeingmum´s last post ..No Waste Tastes Great 28 Oct 2011 / Plus Pride Before A Fall

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:43:19 +0000

Hey there,

That’s a great idea. I often do that too — it’s so quick and then all you have to do is rinse off the immersion blender and put it away. Another method is to pour the tomatoes into a plastic bag. Close the bag around your arm with one hand, then crush the tomatoes with your other hand.

Thanks for sharing your tips!

Amy

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:39:52 +0000

Interesting — never heard of Pastorelli! Thanks for sharing your tip.

Amy

By: sgbigfive

sgbigfive — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:34:34 +0000

When I use whole or stewed tomatoes I use a stick blender and blend it far a few seconds.
the sauce will be smooth and thick

By: sgbigfive

sgbigfive — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:29:55 +0000

When I want a little more zest in the sauce I add one 8 ounce can of Pastorelli pizza sauce, but it make the sauce a littlr more red

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By: Jeanne Stock

Jeanne Stock — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:52:23 +0000

I am going to try 2 of these this weekend!!!! For some reason I can’t get my 3 to like tuna. I have always loved it since I was small and craved it during my last pregnancy. Maybe I’ll give it another try.

By: Cara

Cara — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:45:40 +0000

Thanks for these great recipes, Amy. As a working mom with two little ones, I am always looking for simple, crowd-pleasing dinners. Thanks, as well, for making me feel less guilty about eating such yummy pasta!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:00:09 +0000

Paola: I love hearing about your choices for Italian products. I will check out Cento and the POMI tomatoes. I’m not thrilled about how Muir Glen diced tomatoes don’t break down and keep their chunky state even after cooking at length.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:49:40 +0000

Wow Nancy! I love that long list of vegetables that your kids would gobble up if it was coupled with pasta and cheese. I fully agree – pasta makes everything better.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:14:58 +0000

When my kids were little, they would eat any vegetable if it were cooked in a little olive oil and garlic with freshly grated Parmiggiano cheese and served with pasta. That includes: tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, peas, beans of any color, spinach and other greens like collard greens, even brussel sprouts! Veggies they wouldn’t touch if served by themselves. The cheese is a must

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:48:21 +0000

Such great recipes and tips! Even though I don’t have kids, I’m still going to steal these ideas. Great job Amy!