topic Re: Ragu or Prego ? in Kitchen

Ragu or Prego ?

hovis — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 20:54:08 GMT

I usually make my own sauce or gravy (as some call it). But with just the two of us now and I want a quick meal I pick up a jar of sauce. I think I like the Prego better. What do you like and do you have a favoritite Alfredo sauce? Thanks.

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beach-mom — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 20:56:39 GMT

Definitely Prego for us. I don't like any of the alfredo sauces in a jar, so I will usually make that.

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DoneTryin — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 20:57:01 GMT

When I do a bottled sauce, I'll get Newman's Own when it's on sale, otherwise, Prego. I don't buy Alfredo so can't comment about that. Mangia!

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sunshine45 — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 20:59:04 GMT

i prefer to make my own from fresh or canned crushed tomatoes.....BUT i do pick up RAOs or MARIO BATALI sauces if i need something in a rush.

most of the time i make a huge pot and use some and freeze some in containers.

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chrystaltree — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 21:01:07 GMT

Prego and only Prego. I do what my Mom used to do, I start with Prego and and add a pinch of this and pinch of that. But my Mom used Ragu when she didn't make her own sauce.

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QVCkitty1 — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 21:01:52 GMT

Mario Batali's sauce is a good basic sauce. It is low in sodium and sugar, and though it can be pricey, my supermarket puts it on special often, so I stock up.

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aggravated — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 21:01:58 GMT

Classico is about the same price as the ones you are asking about and both husand and I like it about 100% more. They have different flavors too.

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millieshops — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 21:08:59 GMT

When I don't want to make my own, I go to one of the good Italian markets near me. No question they cost more, but I'm cooking for one, not a table full of big eaters.

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Sooner — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 21:17:32 GMT

Alfredo? I make it---too easy: cream, parm cheese, butter, salt. I'm not a fan of it however. I like the red sauces better and my favorite is Target's house brand, plain. I'll add spices or garlic if I want, some meat or checken. I like it best because it is rich enough but doesn't have a really strong fake herb or spice taste so I can make it taste like I want it to taste with fresh ingredients (like leftover chicken or some herbs from the garden).

AND it is CHEAP!

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RedTop — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 21:19:45 GMT

I keep jarred sauce as a backup, and go with Barilla or Classico marinara. I don't eat Alfredo sauce since I'm allergic to milk, and eat very little cheese.

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mac116 — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 21:31:40 GMT

I prefer Prego, but I add ingredients to it so it becomes "my sauce". I usually add mushrooms, green peppers, onions, and wine. We like chunky sauce.

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GCR18 — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 21:51:31 GMT

I use both, but prefer prego. Not sure about the brand on alfredo, it's been a while. It probably was ragu.

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AnikaBrodie — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 21:59:01 GMT

When I run out of home made sauce, I use Prego and "doctor" it up. We make sauce almost every year and freeze it in quart containers. Nothing like home made.

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ChynnaBlue — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 22:22:32 GMT

@aggravated wrote:
Classico is about the same price as the ones you are asking about and both husand and I like it about 100% more. They have different flavors too.

I agree, I usually go for Classico. I like the mushroom and olive, the roasted garlic, and the sun dried tomato.

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Ruthie-Roo — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 22:27:50 GMT

Prego. I have made marinara sauce numerous times, but not lately. When I buy sauce, I like to add to it. I recently had a wee bit of Prego left, but not enough to do much of anything with. I pureed a can of San Marzano tomatoes, added some dried red chili flakes, and mixed it into the remaining marinara. Voila -- a Frankensteined sauce, and the Prego lives on.

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FastDogWalker2 — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 00:05:29 GMT

We like Prego although I do doctor it with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and herbs.

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peachesncream — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 00:09:54 GMT

DH likes to make homemade spaghetti sauce.

For recipes that call for pasta sauce as an ingedient, I like Classico, usually Tomato & Basil.

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Reba055 — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 00:21:26 GMT

I prefer Gia Russa or La Familia Del Grosso. I've been doctoring up jarred sauces for years now. Check them out!

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 00:25:30 GMT

Rao's. Tomatoes, onion,garlic,salt,oregano sail pepper, olive oil.

Thats it. Same as my homemade. Worth the cost.

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KALLIE — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 01:21:20 GMT

Neither. I usually make my own or use Rao's. IMO, it's the BEST!