Tuttorosso Quick and Savory Pasta Sauce and a *GIVEAWAY*

Earlier this month I was contacted by Tuttorosso Tomatoes to help promote their Ultimate Daily Giveaway on Facebook.

As promised here is a product recipe/review and my very first *GIVEAWAY*. The giveaway consists of a Tuttorosso gift pack that includes the following items:

~ 1 29oz can of Peeled Plum Shape Tomatoes
~ 1 29oz can of Crushed Tomatoes with Basil
~ 1 29oz can of Tomato Sauce
~ 3 recipe cards for meals featuring Tuttorosso products
~ 1 Tuttorosso oven mitt
~ 1 Tuttorosso beverage koozie
~ 1 cooking conversions card


To enter the giveaway please see the details after the post! Good luck!!

One of the items I received from Tuttorosso was recipe cards. Always on the lookout for new recipes to try I grabbed the one for Quick and Savory Pasta Sauce and got to work!

I made a few small tweaks to the ingredient list based on my likes (aka I prefer ground meat over sausage) so definitely go with what you like! 

My supermarket had a "meatloaf"mix which was a combination of ground beef, pork and veal. I prefer the mix because I feel it doesn't get as dried out and has more flavor. If you want to go the all ground beef/turkey/whatever route - go for it! I'm sure it won't disappoint.

First add the olive oil to a pot over medium/high heat.

Add the minced garlic.

Add the 2 cans of tomatoes (crushed and sauce), tomato paste, basil, oregano, sugar, and water. Season with salt and pepper.

Toss in the fresh parsley.

Bring the sauce up to a boil. Once boiling reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes to blend all of the flavors.

While simmering make your favorite pasta and some garlic bread. Before you know it it will be time to dig in! Be prepared, you will have more sauce than you know what to do with. I let mine cool and put it in a freezer bag to use another time. You could even freeze individual portions (I should have thought of that sooner!!)

I want to give a big THANK YOU to Tuttorosso for being interested enough in me to send me such a great gift pack...Now for the giveaway!

To enter just answer the question "What would you make with the Tuttorroso Gift Pack?" in the Rafflecopter box below.

If you want additional entries here's how to get them:

- Like Simply Gourmet in Southie on Facebook

- Like Tuttorosso Tomatoes on Facebook

- Tweet about the giveaway saying: "I just entered to #win a #Tuttorosso Gift Pack from @emilyjgoodman and @RedGoldTomatoes at http://simplygourmetinsouthie.blogspot.com/2012/12/tuttorosso-quick-and-savory-pasta-sauce.html

A winner will be announced on Wednesday, December 26th. Good luck!

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CONGRATS TO THE **GIVEAWAY** WINNER: Jaime Ganson

Tuttorosso Tomatoes Ultimate Daily Giveaway

I am really excited to be working with Tuttorosso Tomatoes during the month of December! 

Each day Tuttorosso will be giving away premium prizes through their Ultimate Daily Giveaway on facebook.

Some of the exciting prizes include: Stock Pots by Rachael Ray, Wusthof Knives, Wusthof Sharpener, Rachael Ray Pasta and Salad Bowls, Good Grips Garlic Press, and a Cheese Rotary Grater by Zyliss.

So how do you enter you ask?

First visit the Ultimate Daily Giveaway on facebook and LIKE it! 

Check in daily to enter to win. A different prize will be given away each day until December 22nd but you must register each day for a new chance to win!!

Here are some of the prizes being given away in the next week:

Dec 4: Tuttorosso Variety Gift Box

Dec 5: Herb Mill by Microplane

Dec 6: Tuttorosso Variety Gift Box

Dec 7: 3pc. Cutting Board Set

Dec 8: Olive Oil Cruet 8oz. by Chef's Planet

Dec 9: Fat Italian Chef Spoon Rest

Dec 10: Scoop Strainer by Guy Fieri with Bonus Pairing Knife

Dec 11: Tuttorosso Variety Gift Box

Dec 12: 2-stages Knife Sharpener by Wusthof

Dec 13: Tuttorosso Variety Gift Box

Dec 14: Pasta & Salad Bowl by Rachel Ray

As an added bonus on Tuttorosso Tuesday and Thursdays, a gift basket of Tuttorosso Tomatoes will also be given away. So now there are even more ways to win!

Tuttorosso is owned by Red Gold, a family-owned company growing some of the most sought-after tomatoes in the natural conditions of the Midwest (no hothouses).

Tuttorosso, meaning “all red”, has been a staple product in kitchens around the country since 1929.

I am a huge Tuttorosso fan and have quite a few cans of their whole tomatoes in my pantry right now waiting to be made into Pomodoro Sauce.

Check back soon for some product reviews, recipe ideas and my very first **GIVEAWAY**

In the meantime check out Tuttorosso's facebook page and follow Red Gold on Twitter for great recipe ideas and a chance to win a great prize through their Ultimate Daily Giveaway!