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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta Sauce Recipe

April 2, 2012 by Jeanette 183 Comments

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Whole Grain Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

Whole Grain Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

Spring is the busiest time of year for my kids, with all the different sports they play. The activity level has already started to pick up and I can feel the stress of getting dinner on the table creeping up on me. Although I love to cook and actually enjoy spending a lot of time preparing dinner (I know some of you think I’m crazy), there are days when there just isn’t enough time to do that.

However, just because I don’t have the luxury of spending a few hours in the kitchen cooking dinner doesn’t mean I can’t try my best to put a healthy satisfying meal on the table. It can definitely be a challenge, but with a little planning, and a handful of “secret” sauces, dinner can be on the table in less than thirty minutes.

Here are a few tips and tricks for making a quick dinner:

  • Have a few pre-made sauces on hand, e.g., basil pesto, sun dried tomato pesto
  • Roast or blanch vegetables ahead of time for a quick side dish or to toss with pasta (can be done in large batches using a variety of vegetables), e.g., asparagus, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, green beans, sugar snap peas
  • Grill or pan sear some boneless chicken cutlets ahead of time (or buy a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket)

One of the easiest dinners to make that I know my kids will always enjoy is pasta. They could probably eat pasta practically every day if I made it. Spring calls for lighter and shorter preparations, and one of my favorite sauces to have on hand is pesto in all different varieties.

The more traditional basil pesto is always a favorite, but so are Basil Garlic Scape Pesto, Swiss Chard Garlic Scape Pesto, Spinach Basil Pesto, and the Sun-dried Tomato Pesto recipe I am sharing today. Pesto freezes well too, so, often, I have a small container of one of these pestos in my freezer to stir into soup or mix with pasta for a quick and easy meal.

This past week, I had a taste of what our busy Spring season will be like. I had to leave our house at 4:30PM to pick up one of my kids and wasn’t going to get back home until 8:00PM. So, that meant I had to have dinner ready before I left the house. I started roasting the asparagus and cherry tomatoes and cooking the pasta at 3:30PM, and within 25 minutes, dinner was ready. I had just enough time to take a few photographs of this dish before feeding two of my boys and dashing out the door for the evening. Fortunately, I remembered to pack a container of this Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Chicken and Roasted Vegetables for my other son that I was picking up from school before heading straight to sports practice.

When I pulled out my recipe for Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto the other day, I realized I did not have any fresh basil on hand. Although basil is abundant in the summer here, it is expensive this time of year. So, when I received a sampling of Monterey Gourmet Foodsâ„¢ products the other day, including a container of Basil Pesto with Almonds and Pine Nuts, I was thrilled. The basil pesto worked perfectly as a substitute for fresh basil.

monterey gourmet foods pesto

I had never tried Monterey Gourmet Foods’ products before, which include pastas and sauces, but when I learned that their products are all natural, I knew I could use them to make a quick and easy delicious, satisfying, and healthy meal for my family in a pinch. Just a stir-in of basil pesto into marinara sauce, or a spoonful of their Cilantro-Lime Pesto on top of grilled chicken or fish would perk up any meal.

Monterey Gourmet Foods follows eight strict All Natural Principles. Their products do not contain artificial preservatives, chemically manufactured additives, artificial coloring, flavoring, or sweeteners, monosodium glutamate, hydrogenated oil, or irradiated ingredients, so you can be assured you are offering the highest quality food for your family. Any products containing dairy/meat are not from cows treated with rBST, rBGH or antibiotics. They also strive for Non-GMO status across their products.

I am so glad I pulled this recipe out of my tried and true recipe binder. My kids raved about this meal. I had forgotten how much they loved this recipe. I’ve got more sun-dried tomatoes, so I’ll be making a stash of this Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto for one of my busy days.

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

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Whole Grain Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Roasted Vegetables
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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta Sauce Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

  • 1 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Pasta

  • 1 pound whole grain or gluten-free pasta
  • 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid
  • 1 recipe Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups leftover Grilled Chicken or roast chicken

Instructions

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

  1. Place tomatoes and garlic in food processor. Process until almost smooth. Add basil pesto and process until blended. With machine running, gradually add olive oil. Add Romano cheese and process until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Pasta

  1. Cook your favorite pasta until al dente and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking liquid. Whisk some pasta cooking liquid into Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto until desired consistency is reached.
  2. Toss sauce with hot pasta, Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes and chicken.

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Comments

  1. Caroline @ chocolate & carrots says

    April 2, 2012 at 6:59 am

    I would make my cannelloni. Mmmm! 😀 Thank you for the giveaway! 😀 http://chocolateandcarrots.com/2011/03/cannelloni

    Reply
  2. Iris Lee says

    April 2, 2012 at 7:09 am

    I would make the recipe you posted about – it looks mouth-wateringly fantastic!

    Reply
  3. nicole mezni says

    April 2, 2012 at 9:12 am

    I will have to try it!! One of my son’s loves pesto, the other not so much…wonder if I could get him to like it???? hmmm!

    Reply
  4. suzi fichman says

    April 2, 2012 at 9:56 am

    This looks right up my alley!! I always cook on the weekend for the week, like you I make sure I have those “go to ” sauces like pesto and tomato sauce and usually a hummus, too. getting ready to plant my new basil plants!!! no shortage of pesto around here!!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 2, 2012 at 8:27 pm

      Can’t wait for fresh basil in the summertime! Hummus is another great sauce to have around.

      Reply
  5. suzi fichman says

    April 2, 2012 at 10:01 am

    oh, and I will substitute nutritional yeast for the cheese, cuz we are vegan.makes this perfect for us!!

    Reply
  6. vianney says

    April 2, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Yummy recipe , perfect for a girls night in!!

    Reply
  7. Mami2jcn says

    April 2, 2012 at 11:41 am

    I would make lasagna.

    Reply
  8. Alaine88 says

    April 2, 2012 at 11:42 am

    I would make whole wheat ziti
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    Reply
  9. Mami2jcn says

    April 2, 2012 at 11:42 am

    tweet–https://twitter.com/#!/mami2jcn/status/186840630566199297

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  10. courtney b says

    April 2, 2012 at 11:48 am

    we would make a pesto caprese.. its our favorite!

    Reply
  11. courtney b says

    April 2, 2012 at 11:50 am

    tweet

    https://twitter.com/#!/MeandBells/status/186842435916271616

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  12. Stephanie says

    April 2, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    I would make lasagna

    Reply
  13. Jessica P says

    April 2, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    I would love to use their Basil, Almond & Pine Nut pesto to make a pesto chicken pizza!

    Reply
  14. Jeanette Hada says

    April 2, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    That looks amazing. I will try to make a version without the pinenuts in the pesto since my three old has nut allergies. Thank you for the wonderful recipe!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 2, 2012 at 8:28 pm

      You can definitely leave out the nuts. I’ve done that before. It changes the texture a bit, but it will still be delicious.

      Reply
  15. Sara says

    April 2, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    I’m making this tonight, but will use zucchini pasta instead!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 2, 2012 at 8:29 pm

      I love the idea of zucchini pasta. I have a spiralizer that I need to take out more often to make spaghetti shaped zucchini strands.

      Reply
  16. Rosa says

    April 2, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    I will make ravioli with sauce

    Reply
  17. Rosa says

    April 2, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/roso1946/status/186892387094761474

    Reply
  18. Elena says

    April 2, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    I would make penne with pesto

    Reply
  19. Elena says

    April 2, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/ElenaIstomina/status/186906702380138497

    Reply
  20. Katy says

    April 2, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Jeanette, this looks delicious. I love pesto and look forward to trying this version! xxx

    Reply
  21. Katy says

    April 2, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/Given2fly46/status/186918020747231233 had to pass this on!

    Reply
  22. Margaret says

    April 2, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    Looks great! Can substitute nutritional yeast for Parmesan cheese.
    (Is it kosher to leave more than one comment??)

    Reply
  23. Jeanette says

    April 2, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    Margaret – you are always welcome to leave more than one comment. For the giveaway, the only requirement is that the comment cannot be a duplicate comment.

    Reply
  24. anna pry says

    April 2, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    i’d make Red Pepper Pesto and Arugula Pizza
    thepryfamily@gmail.com

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  25. anna pry says

    April 2, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/thepryfamily2/status/187002516607741952
    thepryfamily@gmail.com

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  26. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    April 2, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    Love pesto and thank you for the giveaway! I would slather pesto on sandwiches and pastas. It’s just that good!

    Reply
  27. Amrita says

    April 2, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    That picture of your sundried tomato pesto looks so gorgeous. And what a lovely giveaway! I love pestos and the assortment of them from Monterey Foods is just superb! I use pestos for just about anything…mix with pasta, use as a sandwich spread and sometimes even mix some in a dip or season yoghurt! Yummm!

    Reply
  28. Amy Tong says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:31 am

    I would love to create a Creamy Ricotta Florentine Ravioli with Alfredo sauce using Monterey Gourmet Foods products. Sounds yummy and couldn’t be any easier. I can’t wait to try this combination.

    Amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  29. Amy Tong says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:33 am

    Tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/uTry_it/status/187049976621318144

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  30. ginny says

    April 3, 2012 at 2:47 am

    i would use them to coat veggies and tofu before i roasted them. =)

    Reply
  31. Christopher Sorel says

    April 3, 2012 at 9:16 am

    I would use some Basil Pesto with Almonds & Pine Nuts with Whole Wheat Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Ravioli top it with some grillec chicken. Oh tasty

    Reply
  32. Christopher Sorel says

    April 3, 2012 at 9:19 am

    tweet https://twitter.com/#!/cjsorel/status/187167216138076163

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  33. Theresa says

    April 3, 2012 at 9:27 am

    The asparagus makes it look so pretty! I would love to try to make that dish.

    Reply
  34. Cookin' Canuck says

    April 3, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Oh my goodness, that sun-dried tomato pesto looks wonderful! It would be wonderful on so many things – pasta, fish, sandwiches… And I absolutely adore Monterey Gourmet Food products.

    Reply
  35. Rose says

    April 3, 2012 at 10:33 am

    veggie lasagna! I love making it, every season inspires new combinations.

    Reply
  36. stephchows says

    April 3, 2012 at 11:13 am

    I’d totally make up a quick veggie pizza. Roll out the dough, add the pesto as the base, top with your favorite veggies and cheeses!

    Reply
  37. stephchows says

    April 3, 2012 at 11:16 am

    tweeted 🙂 https://twitter.com/?iid=am-150023031913334144737445337&nid=23+sender&uid=71549744&utm_content=profile#!/steph_chows/status/187196621560348676

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  38. Denise L says

    April 3, 2012 at 11:46 am

    OMG you’re making me hungry! I’d love to try their Butternut Squash ravioli in a sage butter sauce.

    Reply
  39. Denise L says

    April 3, 2012 at 11:46 am

    Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/dmarie824/status/187203278709325824

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  40. PW says

    April 3, 2012 at 11:49 am

    We are new to gluten free. I would use this to make a pasta dish with some of the new gluten free noodles we are trying. I am also interested in trying to freeze some of the sauces for future use.

    Reply
  41. Jeannette says

    April 3, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    i would swap regular noodles for the ravioli in my cajun shrimp pasta. yum!!

    Reply
  42. juniakk @ mis pensamientos says

    April 3, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    i love the idea of mixing in pesto to the marinara sauce! for some reason, i’ve never mixed the two together – always separate! good idea jeanette :D. i think i would love to roast veggies in that pesto sauce from monterey gourmet foods!

    Reply
  43. France @ Beyond The Peel says

    April 3, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    I just made a huge batch of oven dried tomatoes. This will be a lovely way to use them.

    Reply
  44. Ilene says

    April 3, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    I would make shrimp with pasta and their cilantro lime pesto.

    Reply
  45. Karina Lee says

    April 3, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/karinaroselee/status/187252224274087937

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  46. Karina Lee says

    April 3, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    i would make the ravioli

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  47. Michelle says

    April 3, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    I would make a grilled chicken and pasta with pesto sauce.

    Reply
  48. Krissy says

    April 3, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    I’d make Veggie Lasagna.

    Reply
  49. Jessica M says

    April 3, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    I would make lasagna roll-ups. It is such a great recipe that can be frozen and pulled out for a busy night! Thanks for the chance 🙂

    Reply
  50. Kev Lee says

    April 3, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    I would love to try this recipe you posted! Looks delish, and I could really use some help in getting the ingredients paid for!

    Reply
  51. Krissy says

    April 3, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    I’d like to try the Butternut Squash Ravioli.

    Reply
  52. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    April 4, 2012 at 10:21 am

    I’m all over this sun dried tomato pesto! Looks marvelous. Would definitely like to give this a try.

    Hope you had fun at IACP. I know I did! 😉

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  53. Sam H says

    April 4, 2012 at 11:49 am

    The pesto sauce looks great!

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  54. Magic of Spice says

    April 4, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    What a delightful pasta dish…the pesto sounds lovely 🙂
    A wonderful giveaway…hope you are having a great week!

    Reply
  55. Nevine @ Tableya says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:50 am

    I’m going to buy me some sun dried tomato pesto today, it looks beautiful and I’m sure it would taste amazing on pasta.

    Reply
  56. Joanne says

    April 5, 2012 at 8:26 am

    Put pesto on ANYTHING and I’m convinced it’s five million times better, This pasta sounds delicious! I would use this sun-dried tomato pesto in lasagna with some roasted asparagus. So delicious!

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  57. naomi says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    Pesto is one my fav condiments. I will eat it by the spoonfuls and on anything and everything. I have to say, I haven’t tried sundried tomato pesto, so I’m going to have to give this a go.

    Reply
  58. anash says

    April 7, 2012 at 6:09 am

    i would make ziti! Thanks for a super giveaway!

    Reply
  59. anash says

    April 7, 2012 at 6:10 am

    Tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/#!/anashct3/status/188568925074751488
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  60. julie says

    April 7, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    I would love to make this pesto and use it on my gluten free pasta

    Reply
  61. Susan Smith says

    April 7, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    I’d make Alfredo sauce over the Roasted Garlic Chicken Ravioli

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  62. Susan Smith says

    April 7, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/188819541856493569

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  63. Dee says

    April 8, 2012 at 12:26 am

    I’d use it for my buttersquash ravioli! 🙂

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  64. Dee says

    April 8, 2012 at 12:27 am

    tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/DeeGee13/status/188844851666751489

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  65. Jessie C. says

    April 9, 2012 at 12:05 am

    I’d make lasagna.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  66. Jessie C. says

    April 9, 2012 at 12:06 am

    https://twitter.com/#!/tcarolinep/status/189202284230623232

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  67. Amanda Sakovitz says

    April 9, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    id love to try their tortellini

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  68. Amanda Sakovitz says

    April 9, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/aes529/status/189382978772799488

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  69. Mary McDonald says

    April 10, 2012 at 4:08 am

    I would make Chicken Marco Polo.

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  70. sara says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:12 am

    I know my family would love the Rainbow Five Cheese Tortelloni.

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  71. sara says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:15 am

    tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/SaraMama/status/189929496286203904

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  72. Bev Edge says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    I think I’d use the tomato, basil and mozzarella ravioli and the fire roasted mushroom and four cheese ravioli layered with homemade sauce (or maybe I’d try one from Monterey Gourmet) and little meatballs to make a cheater’s lasagne!

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  73. Tina M says

    April 11, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    I would make Ravioli Soup.

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  74. Tina M says

    April 11, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/HappyTina0115/status/190130587149934592

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  75. Stephanie says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    The ravioli sounds delicious!

    Reply
  76. jacquie says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    i would make some veggie ravioli w/ the addition of some seasonally veggies.

    Reply
  77. steph says

    April 12, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    i would make a pasta salad with their pesto sauce!

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  78. steph says

    April 12, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/DesMoinesDealin/status/190570931389870082

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  79. Kelly D says

    April 12, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    I would make Tortelloni salad with their pasta.

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  80. Kelly D says

    April 12, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/kellysaver/status/190624798932615168

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  81. Linda S. says

    April 13, 2012 at 10:40 am

    I’d try their creamy ricotta florentine ravioli and have some en brodo (in broth) and some the next day in a salad,.

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  82. billiejean says

    April 13, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    My parents love pasta, and I love cooking for them! I would make them Roasted Garlic and Chicken Ravioli with the Hearty Garden Marinara Sauce, I’m thinking they would like that!

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  83. billiejean says

    April 13, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Tweeted…

    https://twitter.com/#!/billiejeanie327/status/190850612487921664

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  84. Jenny C says

    April 13, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    I would live to try the Cilantro Lime Pesto. We eat a lot of pasta and I enjoy using different sauces.

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  85. nik says

    April 14, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    I would love to try making pesto pizza using their pesto varieties, especially the Artichoke Lemon. Thanks!

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  86. Judy B. says

    April 14, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    Your picture for the Whole Grain Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Chicken and Roasted Vegetables is to drool over. I’d also like to make the Lobster Ravioli with Saffron Cream Sauce from the Monterey Gourmet Foods website.

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  87. Judy B. says

    April 14, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    Tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/#!/BBirdie2/status/191304956215697408

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  88. Sunshyn V says

    April 14, 2012 at 11:53 pm

    I would make the Shrimp & North Atlantic Lobster Ravioli

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  89. Sunshyn V says

    April 14, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    I tweeted this
    https://twitter.com/#!/The_Sunshyn/status/191373716536569858

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  90. sy says

    April 15, 2012 at 6:45 am

    I want to make tuna pasta with them. thanks for the giveaway.
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  91. sy says

    April 15, 2012 at 6:46 am

    tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/syytta/status/191477418840690688
    songyueyu at gmail

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  92. Leslie says

    April 15, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    I’m going to make it with nutritional yeast and use it for paninis with veggies!

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  93. Laurel Fraher says

    April 15, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    I would make baked tofu topped with the Cilantro Lime Pesto, or use any of the pestos on homemade pizza… yum!!!

    Reply
  94. sandra s says

    April 15, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    I love to top whole grain crispbread with basil pesto or olive tapenade. I top it with fresh marinated mozarella, red and yellow tomatoes and freshly cracked black pepper. It makes a quick and delicious healthy snack or light meal.

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  95. Donna says

    April 15, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    I’m not one to use too many prepackaged products because of the amount of sodium in them. I will try this Basil Pesto though in order to make this recipe and judge the sodium level from there. I am new to your website and think this recipe looks delicious. Thank you for the opportunity to enter your contest!

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  96. Maria McNerney says

    April 15, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    This sauce looks delicious! I would make two versions: one with the Monterey Gourmet pesto (assuming it’s dairy free?) you mentioned for myself and my husband to top our chicken pasta for work lunches, and one without the nuts for my toddler that we can share at home. We are gluten free and dairy free (among other things) as well so I would try nutritional yeast and gluten free pasta of course! Thanks for the entry opportunity. 🙂

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  97. kelley says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:14 am

    love your allergy foods, great healthy dishes.

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  98. cw says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    mmmmm! I would make lobster ravioli with alfredo sauce. So many wonderful varieties to choose from!

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  99. Debbie B says

    April 16, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    i would make lasagna – it’s one of our favorite dishes!
    but that Sun dried Tomato pesto you really looks good!

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  100. Debbie B says

    April 16, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    i would make lasagna – it’s one of our favorite dishes!
    but that Sun dried Tomato pesto you have pictured really looks good!

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    • Debbie B says

      April 17, 2012 at 12:06 am

      sorry for the double post not sure how that happened- I’ll add my tweet link here:

      https://twitter.com/#!/bellows22/status/192095451539976192

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  101. Allison says

    April 17, 2012 at 10:52 am

    The cilantro lime pesto sounds amazing – I would use it in my recipe for chicken enchiladas, which I have transformed for simplicity’s sake into something shaped more like lasagna. I like to call it chicken enchilasagna. The cilantro pesto would be just the thing to kick it up (and would mean I wouldn’t have to buy a big bunch of fresh cilantro, most of which seems to rot before I can use it all).

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  102. sandra says

    April 18, 2012 at 8:57 am

    i’d make their potato parmesan gnocchi

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  103. Maria says

    April 22, 2012 at 2:11 am

    I have made veggie ravioli, with green onions and yellow onions, and some marianna sauce.

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  104. Maria says

    April 22, 2012 at 2:12 am

    It’s been shared and liked on my Facebook:)

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  105. Erica Best says

    April 22, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    I would love to make homemade pasta with brown butter

    purple_lover_04 at msn dot com

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  106. Erica Best says

    April 22, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/purplelover04/status/194183760198123520

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  107. ANGEL JACKLYN says

    April 22, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    I JUST CAME ACROSS A RECIPE I’D LOVE TO MAKE VIA THE LAST BLOG I WAS ON! Ravioli with Basil Pesto Cream Sauce http://eclecticrecipes.com/ravioli-with-basil-pesto-cream-sauce

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  108. ANGEL JACKLYN says

    April 22, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    2ND ENTRY TWEET https://twitter.com/#!/kytah00/status/194199581540618240

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  109. Theresa J says

    April 28, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/tweetyscute/status/196272520033345536

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  110. Theresa J says

    April 28, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    Ravioli with alfredo sauce sounds delicious

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  111. Deb Anderson says

    April 28, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Even though my family loves pasta, I’ve discovered I can sometimes use rice in place of pasta and they love it too. Especially brown and wild rice. Recently I paired alfredo sauce with brown rice and grilled scallops and it was out of this world! I would love to try Monterey Gourmet Foods Alfredo sauce in my recipes.

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  112. Deb Anderson says

    April 28, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/tnshadylady/status/196324105711128577

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  113. Kristen says

    April 28, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    I’d make Spinach Ravioli Lasagna.

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  114. Georgia says

    April 28, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    I would love to try this pesto on pizza dough or on my lunch sandwiches for an added flair! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  115. Ray says

    April 28, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    I would have to try my lasagna with pesto! Thanks so much!

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  116. Jane Bonacci - The Heritage Cook says

    April 29, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I love this recipe Jeanette! I have a big jar of sun-dried tomatoes and some frozen pesto. This will be perfect for dinner this week. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  117. Michelle H. says

    April 30, 2012 at 2:49 am

    I’d use the Pesto Sauce and make Prime Veal Chop with Pesto and Feta Cheese

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  118. Michelle H. says

    April 30, 2012 at 2:49 am

    https://twitter.com/#!/auntiethesis/status/196853584967634946

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  119. Rebecca Graham says

    April 30, 2012 at 2:54 am

    I would make lasagna.

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  120. Crystal Warren says

    April 30, 2012 at 3:24 am

    I would use their alfredo sauce to make my family’s favorite Chicken Alfredo with fresh mushrooms
    amethyst2272 at gmail.com

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  121. Crystal Warren says

    April 30, 2012 at 3:25 am

    tweeted too: https://twitter.com/#!/happyenchilada2/status/196862782514270208

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  122. Brandy says

    May 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    I’d make veggie primavera.

    –Brandy
    fosterbrandy(at)msn(dot)com

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  123. Heather Brandt says

    May 4, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    I’d make spaghetti using spaghetti squash & sauce 🙂

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  124. Virginia says

    May 4, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    I already have my Basil and veggies planted! Can’t wait for the fresh veggies and herbs to make this!

    Did you know that Basil is considered the “King of Herbs”?

    Thank you for your website! I love it!

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  125. Sara says

    May 4, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    I love pesto! I would use it on raw zucchini noodles..yumo!

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  126. Alissa says

    May 4, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Pesto with almonds sounds like it will be creamier.

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  127. Becky Horn says

    May 5, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I think I would like to try the Ravioli
    sweokgrl@gmail.com

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  128. Renee says

    May 12, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Your recipe looks yummy! I might give that a try!

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  129. Erin from Long Island says

    May 13, 2012 at 6:12 am

    i’d love to make the Butternut Squash with Orange Sage

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  130. Erin from Long Island says

    May 13, 2012 at 6:47 am

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/erunuevo/status/201624458342051840

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  131. Kerry says

    May 15, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    I would make baked spaghetti.

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  132. Kerry says

    May 15, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/KerryBishop/status/202579724961189889

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  133. Debra F says

    May 17, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    I think I would love the tortellini with their pesto sauce, so that would be the first thing I would make…honestly though, all of the products really look delicious!

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  134. Kelly Massman says

    May 17, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    I think i would make some type of yummy salad to go with the pasta and add a mild cream sauce to go with it. I don’t really use recipes any more…
    Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day!
    kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

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  135. MelissaO says

    May 19, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    I’d make their Butternut Squash Ravioli with a brown butter and fried sage sauce.

    wolverina401 at gmail dot com

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  136. Tiffany Winner says

    May 19, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    their recipe for RAINBOW TORTELLONI PASTA SALAD sounds good, i’d try to make that
    thismomwins@gmail.com

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  137. Tabathia B says

    May 21, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/204764344758706176
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  138. Gina M Maddox says

    May 22, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I would love to make a pasta salad that would be delicious as the weather gets warmer. Thanks for the chance to win!

    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  139. Gina M Maddox says

    May 22, 2012 at 10:59 am

    tweet-https://twitter.com/#!/CrazyItalian0/status/204949351678738433

    gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

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  140. Deanna G. says

    May 24, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    I would make some Fettuccine Alfredo w/their Creamy Alfredo sauce.

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  141. Christina Tong says

    May 25, 2012 at 4:46 am

    The Monterey Gourmet Foods Product sounds delicious! I would love to make the Roasted Chicken & Mozzarella Ravioli and Basil with Almonds & Pine Nuts Pesto Sauce. Can’t wait to try them!

    ctong2[at]gmail[dot]com

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  142. Christina Tong says

    May 25, 2012 at 4:48 am

    I tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/ctong2/status/205943141990281216
    ctong2[at]gmail[dot]com

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  143. Raine says

    May 25, 2012 at 10:07 am

    I would make stuffed shells

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  144. MIss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    May 25, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    I would make chicken & pasta with pesto cream sauce. Great giveaway!

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  145. Jenny says

    May 25, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    I’d make stuffed shells!

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  146. Jenny says

    May 25, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    https://twitter.com/icywit/status/206135127397511169

    I tweeted @icywit

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  147. meredith says

    May 25, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    your pictures make my mouth water – love asparagus
    i would love to make the butter nut squash ravioli in an alfredo sauce!

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  148. meredith says

    May 25, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    tweeted https://twitter.com/mermont84/status/206139495328911361

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  149. Betty C says

    May 26, 2012 at 10:43 am

    I just took a look at their pastas and I can’t wait to try the Three Pepper Tortelloni.

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  150. Maria Cantu says

    May 26, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    I would make some lasagna since it’s my favorite.

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  151. Norma says

    May 27, 2012 at 12:13 am

    I’d use the Roasted Garlic Chicken Ravioli with a light tomato sauce and shaved romano

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  152. LAMusing says

    May 27, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Fettucini Alfredo with sliced Herbed Chicken

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  153. LAMusing says

    May 27, 2012 at 12:16 am

    https://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/206599652743712768

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  154. Jammie says

    May 27, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    I would make either a fish with pesto sauce, or ravioli lasagna. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

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  155. Jammie says

    May 27, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    tweeted https://twitter.com/mommysdizzy/status/206836180610842625

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  156. Stephanie says

    May 28, 2012 at 2:42 am

    I would make Chicken Parmesean! I made this recipe tonight. I was AWESOME!!!!

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  157. Stacy says

    May 28, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    I’d love to try the pesto sauce on pizza.

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  158. Stacy says

    May 28, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/ohstac/status/207205226728529920

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  159. angie lilly says

    May 29, 2012 at 9:49 am

    Their Creamy Alfredo over thick egg noodles with butter sauteed mixed wild mushrooms would be decadent! :-d

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  160. angie lilly says

    May 29, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/207468493757624320

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  161. Carmen says

    May 29, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    I’d love to try Fire Roasted Mushroom & Four Cheese Ravioli with a simple marinara sauce.

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  162. Carolsue says

    May 30, 2012 at 5:56 am

    I would make a creamy walnut sauce to go over the Butternut Squash Ravioli
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  163. Carolsue says

    May 30, 2012 at 5:58 am

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/MsCarolsueA/status/207772760527732737
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  164. Betty C says

    May 30, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/207862571070529536

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  165. ewhatley says

    May 30, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    I would make Shrimp & North Atlantic Lobster Ravioli with Alfredo sauce.

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  166. Diana R. says

    May 30, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Omg! I soooo want to try the artichoke and colby jack ravioli! I am not a very good cook, but I think I would make it easy on myself and just toss it with a mix of roasted cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic and capers and be good to go

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  167. Ryan says

    May 30, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Montery’s Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Ravioli in pesto sauce is my personal favorite!

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  168. Jeffrey says

    May 30, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    I would loveee to try the Artichoke & Colby Jack Ravioli with alfredo sauce and some parmesan cheese!

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  169. NicholeW says

    May 30, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    I would have to invite some friends and family over for an Italian style feast

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  170. SandyN says

    May 30, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    So many choices, but I think I’d make lasagna first.

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  171. Cheryll D says

    May 30, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    I don’t cook very much however, I do know how to boil water rather well so I would make the basil and pasta recipe. It appeals to me because it is quick to put together, and seems simple enough to make with little to clean up. Additionally, it sounds absolutely delious.

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  172. Jessica F says

    May 30, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    I’d make spinach ricotta ravioli! Yum!

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  173. Heather says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    Love a quick meal in the summer! I’d like to try their recipe for Pear Pesto Pizza. It sounds amazing!

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  174. Mari says

    May 31, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    I’d make white pizza using Monterrey pesto sauce instead of marinara.

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  175. Mari says

    May 31, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    https://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/208336189390983168

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  176. Christy Ann says

    May 31, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    I’d make my own version of Chicken Piccata using their Artichoke Lemon Pesto, chicken, artichoke, and capers!

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  177. Tamara says

    May 31, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    This brand of pasta looks amazing! And from your pictures, it also looks like it really fills you up after eating. I’ve been looking for a good lasagna recipe, but I think I would like some of the Monterey Gourmet pasta and use it to make a lasagna casserole. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  178. Marion says

    September 17, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    This recipe is absolute fantastic! Thank you for sharing!

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    • Jeanette says

      September 17, 2013 at 10:34 pm

      Marion – so glad you liked this recipe – it’s one of our family favorites!

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