Guest guest Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Hi all. I'm just about to go to the store for lasagna supplies. Somewhere I read that none of Prego's sauce is vegetarian. Someone mentioned Ragu. What kind is best? I'll be leaving in a few minutes, so if I don't get a reply I'll just grab whatever looks good. Blast them for that stupid " natural flavors " label!!!!!!!!!!!! Kadee Sedtal " I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people. " -Jack Handey Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited Try it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Try Newman's Own or just buy a can or two of tomatoes stick them in a blender with about a quart cup of olive oil (or canola whatever you have is god stuff) add some parsley, oregano, vegetable broth, salt and pepper to taste and a PINCH just a pinch of baking soda to take away the bitterness. Blend and then bring to boil and then simmer on low for about 15-20 mintues and voila! you have vegetarian spaghetti sauce thats waaaaayyyyy better than anything you buy in a jar! Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: Hi all. I'm just about to go to the store for lasagna supplies. Somewhere I read that none of Prego's sauce is vegetarian. Someone mentioned Ragu. What kind is best? I'll be leaving in a few minutes, so if I don't get a reply I'll just grab whatever looks good. Blast them for that stupid " natural flavors " label!!!!!!!!!!!! Kadee Sedtal " I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people. " -Jack Handey Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited Try it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Yum, I ended up getting Ragu this time but I will definitely try that next time. Sounds very good. Thanks! Danielle Saffell <danielle_saffell wrote: Try Newman's Own or just buy a can or two of tomatoes stick them in a blender with about a quart cup of olive oil (or canola whatever you have is god stuff) add some parsley, oregano, vegetable broth, salt and pepper to taste and a PINCH just a pinch of baking soda to take away the bitterness. Blend and then bring to boil and then simmer on low for about 15-20 mintues and voila! you have vegetarian spaghetti sauce thats waaaaayyyyy better than anything you buy in a jar! Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: Hi all. I'm just about to go to the store for lasagna supplies. Somewhere I read that none of Prego's sauce is vegetarian. Someone mentioned Ragu. What kind is best? I'll be leaving in a few minutes, so if I don't get a reply I'll just grab whatever looks good. Blast them for that stupid " natural flavors " label!!!!!!!!!!!! Kadee Sedtal " I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people. " -Jack Handey Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited Try it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 In a message dated 10/29/06 5:02:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, jtwigg writes: > I meant to mention that a friend of mine mixes some sour cream into her > spagetti sauce when she make it and says it makes it less acidic Another trick to reduce acidity is to add a pinch or two of baking soda. Have been doing this for years. TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Many times I have forgotten to buy the canned tomatoes....so I use fresh. But, I do put them in my blender. Sue ---- samanka farm 10/29/2006 6:35:22 PM Re: spaghetti sauce?? Sue: Thank you for this recipe. I had seen the header repeated several times but I did not see the recipe. Finally found it... I will be making the recipe but by using fresh tomatoes. Here in the Philippines canned tomatoes are very costly. Also, the tomatoes do not come in cans, but in heavy foil wrappers, which does lover the cost some. The taste is good, but the cost, wow woo wee! Your comments and those of other guests appreciated... The seasonings I have, imported them myself, as well as locally available imported olive oil... it is just the tomatoes that are so costly if prepared are use. Would I need to add salt if using fresh fruit? JJ Philippines Sue <kup wrote: I don't buy spaghetti sauce. I much prefer my own, which is quick, easy and much healthier. Spicy Marinara Ingredients: 2 T. Extra virgin oil 3 Garlic Cloves, crushed 1/2 T. Crushed red pepper flakes 1 32 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 T. Italian Dried seasoning 2 T. Dried Parsley Add olive oil to medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper. When pepper snaps and garlic sizzles add the crushed tomatoes. Season sauce with salt and pepper and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes and stir in parsley Now....from here....I put it all in the crock pot. Add whatever veggies I have in the fridge...usually rooms, zucchini and yellow squash and just let it simmer all day. I may even add a can of diced tomatoes with green chili s, depending on how spicy I want it. Easy, Smeasy! My family loves it. Serve with whole wheat spaghetti, a salad, and whole wheat garlic bread. And....oh, yeah, a bottle of good wine. Ahhhhh. Can you say heaven? Sue ... What is the internet to you? Contribute to the Time Capsule and be a part of internet history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 oh the humanity!! Blessings, Chanda salt freak - Sue Sunday, October 29, 2006 6:51 PM Re: spaghetti sauce?? JJ. I don't use salt on anything! I don't even own a salt shaker anymore. Sue ---- samanka farm 10/29/2006 6:35:22 PM Re: spaghetti sauce?? Sue: Thank you for this recipe. I had seen the header repeated several times but I did not see the recipe. Finally found it... I will be making the recipe but by using fresh tomatoes. Here in the Philippines canned tomatoes are very costly. Also, the tomatoes do not come in cans, but in heavy foil wrappers, which does lover the cost some. The taste is good, but the cost, wow woo wee! Your comments and those of other guests appreciated... The seasonings I have, imported them myself, as well as locally available imported olive oil... it is just the tomatoes that are so costly if prepared are use. Would I need to add salt if using fresh fruit? JJ Philippines Sue <kup wrote: I don't buy spaghetti sauce. I much prefer my own, which is quick, easy and much healthier. Spicy Marinara Ingredients: 2 T. Extra virgin oil 3 Garlic Cloves, crushed 1/2 T. Crushed red pepper flakes 1 32 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 T. Italian Dried seasoning 2 T. Dried Parsley Add olive oil to medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper. When pepper snaps and garlic sizzles add the crushed tomatoes. Season sauce with salt and pepper and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes and stir in parsley Now....from here....I put it all in the crock pot. Add whatever veggies I have in the fridge...usually rooms, zucchini and yellow squash and just let it simmer all day. I may even add a can of diced tomatoes with green chili s, depending on how spicy I want it. Easy, Smeasy! My family loves it. Serve with whole wheat spaghetti, a salad, and whole wheat garlic bread. And....oh, yeah, a bottle of good wine. Ahhhhh. Can you say heaven? Sue .. What is the internet to you? Contribute to the Time Capsule and be a part of internet history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 The muir glen chunky tomato is my favorite, i buy a case when it is on sale at whole foods or wild oats; i buy a three pack of different varieties at costco. I have bought the ragu organic at costco; it is tasty, but very thin and runny. Robin Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Messenger's cheap PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 ROFLMAO! No salt, but I go crazy with all of the Mrs. Dash. Sue ---- PuterWitch 10/29/2006 9:47:22 PM Re: spaghetti sauce?? oh the humanity!! Blessings, Chanda salt freak - Sue Sunday, October 29, 2006 6:51 PM Re: spaghetti sauce?? JJ. I don't use salt on anything! I don't even own a salt shaker anymore. Sue ---- samanka farm 10/29/2006 6:35:22 PM Re: spaghetti sauce?? Sue: Thank you for this recipe. I had seen the header repeated several times but I did not see the recipe. Finally found it... I will be making the recipe but by using fresh tomatoes. Here in the Philippines canned tomatoes are very costly. Also, the tomatoes do not come in cans, but in heavy foil wrappers, which does lover the cost some. The taste is good, but the cost, wow woo wee! Your comments and those of other guests appreciated... The seasonings I have, imported them myself, as well as locally available imported olive oil... it is just the tomatoes that are so costly if prepared are use. Would I need to add salt if using fresh fruit? JJ Philippines Sue <kup wrote: I don't buy spaghetti sauce. I much prefer my own, which is quick, easy and much healthier. Spicy Marinara Ingredients: 2 T. Extra virgin oil 3 Garlic Cloves, crushed 1/2 T. Crushed red pepper flakes 1 32 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 T. Italian Dried seasoning 2 T. Dried Parsley Add olive oil to medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper. When pepper snaps and garlic sizzles add the crushed tomatoes. Season sauce with salt and pepper and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes and stir in parsley Now....from here....I put it all in the crock pot. Add whatever veggies I have in the fridge...usually rooms, zucchini and yellow squash and just let it simmer all day. I may even add a can of diced tomatoes with green chili s, depending on how spicy I want it. Easy, Smeasy! My family loves it. Serve with whole wheat spaghetti, a salad, and whole wheat garlic bread. And....oh, yeah, a bottle of good wine. Ahhhhh. Can you say heaven? Sue .. What is the internet to you? Contribute to the Time Capsule and be a part of internet history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 I skip the oil and add a little alcohol (red wine works well) to bring out the alcohol-soluble flavors in the tomatoes (an Alton Brown tip). -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog , Danielle Saffell <danielle_saffell wrote: > > Try Newman's Own or just buy a can or two of tomatoes stick them in a blender with about a quart cup of olive oil (or canola whatever you have is god stuff) add some parsley, oregano, vegetable broth, salt and pepper to taste and a PINCH just a pinch of baking soda to take away the bitterness. Blend and then bring to boil and then simmer on low for about 15-20 mintues and voila! you have vegetarian spaghetti sauce thats waaaaayyyyy better than anything you buy in a jar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 I usually add some sugar or maple syrup to my tomatoe sauce to cut down on the acidity. g TendrMoon Sun, 29 Oct 2006 11:04 PM Re: spaghetti sauce?? In a message dated 10/29/06 5:02:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, jtwigg writes: > I meant to mention that a friend of mine mixes some sour cream into her > spagetti sauce when she make it and says it makes it less acidic Another trick to reduce acidity is to add a pinch or two of baking soda. Have been doing this for years. TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Um... how about rum? I've always got some on hand... more often than not I have some *in* hand. Erin <truepatriot wrote: I skip the oil and add a little alcohol (red wine works well) to bring out the alcohol-soluble flavors in the tomatoes (an Alton Brown tip). -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog , Danielle Saffell <danielle_saffell wrote: > > Try Newman's Own or just buy a can or two of tomatoes stick them in a blender with about a quart cup of olive oil (or canola whatever you have is god stuff) add some parsley, oregano, vegetable broth, salt and pepper to taste and a PINCH just a pinch of baking soda to take away the bitterness. Blend and then bring to boil and then simmer on low for about 15-20 mintues and voila! you have vegetarian spaghetti sauce thats waaaaayyyyy better than anything you buy in a jar! Kadee Sedtal " I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people. " -Jack Handey Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Absolutely! I've used rum before. And, of course, we've all heard of vodka-spiked spaghetti sauce. Fun, fun, -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog , Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: > > Um... how about rum? I've always got some on hand... more often than not I have some *in* hand. > > > > Erin <truepatriot wrote: I skip the oil and add a little alcohol (red wine works well) > to bring out the alcohol-soluble flavors in the tomatoes (an > Alton Brown tip). > > -Erin > www.zenpawn.com/vegblog > > , Danielle Saffell > <danielle_saffell@> wrote: > > > > Try Newman's Own or just buy a can or two of tomatoes stick them in a > blender with about a quart cup of olive oil (or canola whatever you > have is god stuff) add some parsley, oregano, vegetable broth, salt and > pepper to taste and a PINCH just a pinch of baking soda to take away > the bitterness. Blend and then bring to boil and then simmer on low for > about 15-20 mintues and voila! you have vegetarian spaghetti sauce > thats waaaaayyyyy better than anything you buy in a jar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Sounds like next time I make spaghetti I'm going to have to make my own sauce. All these ideas sound sooo good! Erin <truepatriot wrote: Absolutely! I've used rum before. And, of course, we've all heard of vodka-spiked spaghetti sauce. Fun, fun, -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog , Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: > > Um... how about rum? I've always got some on hand... more often than not I have some *in* hand. > > > > Erin <truepatriot wrote: I skip the oil and add a little alcohol (red wine works well) > to bring out the alcohol-soluble flavors in the tomatoes (an > Alton Brown tip). > > -Erin > www.zenpawn.com/vegblog > > , Danielle Saffell > <danielle_saffell@> wrote: > > > > Try Newman's Own or just buy a can or two of tomatoes stick them in a > blender with about a quart cup of olive oil (or canola whatever you > have is god stuff) add some parsley, oregano, vegetable broth, salt and > pepper to taste and a PINCH just a pinch of baking soda to take away > the bitterness. Blend and then bring to boil and then simmer on low for > about 15-20 mintues and voila! you have vegetarian spaghetti sauce > thats waaaaayyyyy better than anything you buy in a jar! Kadee Sedtal " I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people. " -Jack Handey Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 hmmm I have never thought to use rum- I gotta give that a try! Erin <truepatriot wrote: Absolutely! I've used rum before. And, of course, we've all heard of vodka-spiked spaghetti sauce. Fun, fun, -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog , Kadee M <abbey_road3012 wrote: > > Um... how about rum? I've always got some on hand... more often than not I have some *in* hand. > > > > Erin <truepatriot wrote: I skip the oil and add a little alcohol (red wine works well) > to bring out the alcohol-soluble flavors in the tomatoes (an > Alton Brown tip). > > -Erin > www.zenpawn.com/vegblog > > , Danielle Saffell > <danielle_saffell@> wrote: > > > > Try Newman's Own or just buy a can or two of tomatoes stick them in a > blender with about a quart cup of olive oil (or canola whatever you > have is god stuff) add some parsley, oregano, vegetable broth, salt and > pepper to taste and a PINCH just a pinch of baking soda to take away > the bitterness. Blend and then bring to boil and then simmer on low for > about 15-20 mintues and voila! you have vegetarian spaghetti sauce > thats waaaaayyyyy better than anything you buy in a jar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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