Of all the items that come to mind when I ask my kids what they prefer for dinner, they occasionally choose pasta and red sauce. I am surprised they choose this item over the customary nuggets, burgers or pizza. One of the sauces I have purchased lately is the Vodka sauce which is a marriage of tomato base and dairy (sheep or cow milk and cheeses). I decided to run with Meijer gold Vodka sauce and try it out served over a bed of ziti and the accompaniment of grilled Italian sausage.
Description
The sauce is sold in 24 ounce jar and has the typical Meier gold label. The sauce is a muted red color and pours pretty thick out of the glass jar. The servings are definitely enough to feed up to a family of six people; probably a few more if one does not demand a ton of sauce on their pasta and meat.
Taste
The first taste of this Meijer brand vodka sauce was love at first bite; especially with the children. The sauce had a smooth finish that was comparable to some of the pricier premade vodka sauces sold by the name brand companies that charge anywhere from five to eight dollars.
Price
The cost of one 24 ounce jar of sauce runs a mere $2.99 which is a far stretch cheaper than the other brands. The sauce does have a heavier price tag than the marinara or prepared red sauces, but tastes much better as there is less acidity to contend with as one would meet with the all tomato sauces.
Overall Satisfaction
I rate this one a strong buy. This will be a once a month meal in our house. I like the relatively easy preparation required making this meal during busy times and the children seem to respect the meal as if they were eating at a five star restaurant.
