While we were at Target for our big grocery trip last weekend, we decided to try the Archer Farm vodka sauce. Now normally I don't even use jarred pasta sauce because of the cost and the sugar content. Vodka sauce at my favorite italian restaurant has tasted really good the last few visits and with our pledge not to eat out, I thought it might work.
It doesn't.
But more on that later.
We buzzed through Target today for some pet supplies. While there I went to the grocery section for milk.
Prices do not subtract team member or red card discount.
-Silk Pure Almond vanilla was $2.99
- silk unsweetened soy milk was $2.79
- market pantry half and half, one quart, was $2.14
Purdue boneless, skinless, cage and antibiotic free, vegetarian fed chicken breast for $2.49/lb
Since I had plans to make the vodka sauce, chicken would be nice. I bought 1.4 pounds for $3.42.
I brought everything home.
Part of the reason I chose this meal was because I've been super tired in the afternoon. We have been surviving on a plethora of mexican feast leftovers, foccaccia and lunch dates with friends. (their treat, so I didn't break my pledge)
I sliced the chicken into strips and cooked it. Child made frozen peas and broccoli in the microwave. Had water on to cook whole wheat rotini. Child fed tortoise some veggies and gave me the rest to add to the skillet, with a touch of fresh ground pepper. Then I poured the vodka sauce in. With the meat, its juice, everything.
I served over the pasta, with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
It was mediocre. My cooking was good, but the sauce fell flat. But, as my husband says, can you expect jarred sauce to be good?
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