Red Gold Canned Tomatoes - Lasagna

Betsy and I had the opportunity to try out several varieties of Red Gold Canned Tomatoes.  There are many different flavor options to choose from, which allow you to create any number of potential meals.

The first thing I decided to make was lasagna, which I had never made before.  I searched the internet for a recipe and made some slight adjustments to come up with the following dish...

I used three different kinds of Red Gold Canned Tomatoes, a 14.5oz can of Tomato Sauce, a 14.5oz can of Stewed Tomatoes, and a 10oz can of Tomato Paste.

I began with one pound Italian Sausage, a medium onion - chopped, and some garlic powder, I put them in a skillet with a little olive oil, and cooked it until the meat was browned.

Meanwhile, chop the stewed tomatoes, and add them to the skillet along with the tomato paste, and half the tomato sauce.  Cover and then simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a large bowl, whisk together two eggs, then mix in two cups cottage cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan, and parsley, salt, pepper, and seasoning salt to taste.

Now you are ready to build your lasagna.  Spread the remaining tomato sauce in the bottom of a 13x9 pan.  Cover the bottom of the pan with lasagna noodles, overlapping them a little bit.  Spread half the egg and cottage cheese mixture evenly on top of the noodles.  Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1 cup shredded cheddar on top of egg and cottage cheese layer.  Spread half the meat sauce evenly over the shredded cheese layer.  Repeat the layering with your remaining ingredients.  Then sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese.

Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30-35 minutes, watch for the sauce to bubble around the edges.  Allow the lasagna to sit for 10 minutes after baking before cutting into it.

The lasagna turned out great, it held together after removing it from the pan, and was very good tasting.  The Red Gold Canned Tomatoes worked out very well.  The lasagna was very good, everybody liked it, even Betsy's parents.  I am pretty pleased with my first lasagna effort.  I am very much looking forward to making it again and sharing it with friends and family.

For other recipe options check out the Red Gold Tomato website.

Thanks for reading.

-Mr. Betsy

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Red Gold Canned Tomatoes - Pasta Skillet

Betsy and I had the opportunity to try out several varieties of Red Gold Canned Tomatoes.  There are many different flavor options to choose from, which allow you to create any number of potential meals.

We had a 14.5oz can of Red Gold Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic, and Oregano.

So I decided to make my famous pasta skillet, well it's famous in my house anyway.  It's a meal I like to make because it is pretty versatile, and if you drink milk with it you cover all your food groups.  It includes meat, pasta, and veggies.  This time I used some beef kielbasa, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, wheat pasta, and of course the Red Gold Canned Tomatoes.

Start out by making your pasta of choice, cutting up whatever veggies and meat you are using, and draining your can of Red Gold Tomatoes.  I heated some oil in the pan and started cooking the veggies.

Once they are slightly softened, I add the meat to the pan.

Once the meat is heated I add the Red Gold Tomatoes to the pan.

After everything is heated, I add the cooked pasta to the pan, and mix everything up.

Then you just serve it on a plate and enjoy.

The flavor combinations are always great when I make this, especially the Basil, Garlic, and Oregano that's in the Red Gold Tomatoes.  I make this when I am looking for something quick and flavorful.

Hope you enjoy it.

For other meal options check out the Red Gold Tomato website.

Thanks for reading.

-Mr. Betsy


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Red Gold Canned Tomatoes - Queso Dip

Betsy and I had the opportunity to try out several varieties of Red Gold Canned Tomatoes.  There are many different flavor options to choose from, which allow you to create any number of potential meals.

If you are looking for a quick and easy snack option for that upcoming big game the first Sunday in February, here is one Betsy and I tried out using Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies.

Here is everything you will need to make it.  One pound of Velveeta and a 14.5oz can of the Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies.

Open up and drain the can of tomatoes, then cut the velveeta into cubes and put them into a microwave save bowl.

Then add the drained tomatoes.

Microwave for 4-5 minutes, stopping it occasionally to stir it together.

We served ours with a few different dipping options, Pretzels, Pretzel Dogs, and Tortilla Chips.

The queso dip had a nice creaminess and the tomatoes gave it a nice spicy kick.  It's a great choice for all sorts of different dipping options.  I suggest you give it a try.


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Thanks for reading.

-Mr. Betsy


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*UPDATE* Red Gold Tomato Kit Giveaway

...

Congratulations to the winner of the Red Gold Tomato Kit Giveaway!
(selected randomly at http://www.random.org/)

#73 - Deb K. from MN

* The winner will receive an e-mail from me & the tomato kit from Red Gold Tomatoes. Thanks to all who entered! I will be giving away another Red Gold Tomato Kit soon, so make sure to watch out for it!*

One (1) lucky reader will receive a Red Gold Tomato Kit, which contains:

- 2 cookbooks

- Toy tractor trailer of Red Gold semi

- Magnet and coaster

- Magnet clip

- Reusable grocery tote

- 3 cans of tomatoes

- Additional soup recipes

- All in an oversized can that looks like a tomato can!

Red Gold Tomatoes is based in Indiana -- a family owned company around since the '40s focused on growing local in the Midwest where true seasons impact the flavor of tomatoes (grown on numerous farms in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana).

Red Gold will also be giving away $5,000 to a local Milwaukee high school's sports programs (with budget cuts, now is a tough time for schools), which I posted about earlier this month. Here are the details:

Red Gold Tomatoes Wants To Feed Your School Spirit!
Company offers chance to win $5,000 for a Milwaukee-area, high school prep sports program

ORESTES, IN –High school sports are an important part of many families and communities. Red Gold, producer of premium quality canned tomatoes and tomato-based products today announces its "Feed Your School Spirit" contest for Milwaukee-area high schools.

“Red Gold is proud to be a third generation company built on family values with a focus on community, including our own hometown football programs,” says Greg Metzger, director of marketing for Red Gold. “It’s a natural fit for Red Gold to get involved in activities enjoyed by the families and communities where our quality tomato products are sold.”
The contest is simple: the Milwaukee-area high school that gathers the most Red Gold School Spirit points from September 14 through November 30, 2009, has a chance to win $5,000 for their sports program.

There are three ways to earn the school spirit points in the program:
1. Sign up for the Tomato Country e-newsletter at www.redgold.com/Milwaukee. 
By signing up for recipes and special offers, you can designate one point towards the local high school of your choice.
2. Mail in Red Gold tomato product labels. For every label mailed back (see address below), we will designate one point towards your designated high school (must include UPC barcode).
3. Mail a vote to Red Gold. Hand print your full name, complete home address, city, state, zip code and the eligible school, city and state it is located in on a 3 x 5 note card and mail to the address below:

Feed Your School Spirit Contest
c/o Impact Proven Solutions
Attn: Dan Goodenough
4600 Lyndale Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412-1408

The Milwaukee-area high school with the highest number of points at the end of the contest will be eligible to win the $5,000. Contest ends on November 30, 2009, and all mailed entries must be postmarked by November 30, 2009, to qualify. The winning high school will be notified by January 31, 2010. The official contest rules can be found at HERE.
Red Gold is a premier full-line tomato processing company with its corporate headquarters located in Orestes, Indiana. Red Gold produces premium quality canned tomatoes and tomato-based products for the retail, foodservice, private label, and club channels of distribution. The Red Gold family of consumer brands includes Red Gold, Redpack, Tuttorosso, and Sacramento. Exceptional quality and operational excellence are the shared values that contributed to the employee-created mission statement: “To produce the freshest, best tasting tomato products in the world.” Visit www.redgoldtomatoes.com to learn more about Tomato Country and for delicious tomato recipes.

Here were the standings as of 11/27/09:

1. Germantown HS
2. Lake Country Lutheran High School
3. Bradford SR HS
4. Kettle Moraine Lutheran HS
5. Washington Park HS
6. Horlick HS
7. Living Word Lutheran High School
8. Dominican HS
9. Brookfield Central HS
10. Mukwonago HS

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Red Gold Tomato Kit Giveaway - Ends 11/30

One (1) lucky reader will receive a Red Gold Tomato Kit, which contains:

- 2 cookbooks

- Toy tractor trailer of Red Gold semi

- Magnet and coaster

- Magnet clip

- Reusable grocery tote

- 3 cans of tomatoes

- Additional soup recipes

- All in an oversized can that looks like a tomato can!

Red Gold Tomatoes is based in Indiana -- a family owned company around since the '40s focused on growing local in the Midwest where true seasons impact the flavor of tomatoes (grown on numerous farms in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana).

Red Gold will also be giving away $5,000 to a local Milwaukee high school's sports programs (with budget cuts, now is a tough time for schools), which I posted about earlier this month. Here are the details:

Red Gold Tomatoes Wants To Feed Your School Spirit!
Company offers chance to win $5,000 for a Milwaukee-area, high school prep sports program

ORESTES, IN –High school sports are an important part of many families and communities. Red Gold, producer of premium quality canned tomatoes and tomato-based products today announces its "Feed Your School Spirit" contest for Milwaukee-area high schools.

“Red Gold is proud to be a third generation company built on family values with a focus on community, including our own hometown football programs,” says Greg Metzger, director of marketing for Red Gold. “It’s a natural fit for Red Gold to get involved in activities enjoyed by the families and communities where our quality tomato products are sold.”
The contest is simple: the Milwaukee-area high school that gathers the most Red Gold School Spirit points from September 14 through November 30, 2009, has a chance to win $5,000 for their sports program.

There are three ways to earn the school spirit points in the program:
1. Sign up for the Tomato Country e-newsletter at www.redgold.com/Milwaukee. 
By signing up for recipes and special offers, you can designate one point towards the local high school of your choice.
2. Mail in Red Gold tomato product labels. For every label mailed back (see address below), we will designate one point towards your designated high school (must include UPC barcode).
3. Mail a vote to Red Gold. Hand print your full name, complete home address, city, state, zip code and the eligible school, city and state it is located in on a 3 x 5 note card and mail to the address below:

Feed Your School Spirit Contest
c/o Impact Proven Solutions
Attn: Dan Goodenough
4600 Lyndale Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412-1408

The Milwaukee-area high school with the highest number of points at the end of the contest will be eligible to win the $5,000. Contest ends on November 30, 2009, and all mailed entries must be postmarked by November 30, 2009, to qualify. The winning high school will be notified by January 31, 2010. The official contest rules can be found at HERE.
Red Gold is a premier full-line tomato processing company with its corporate headquarters located in Orestes, Indiana. Red Gold produces premium quality canned tomatoes and tomato-based products for the retail, foodservice, private label, and club channels of distribution. The Red Gold family of consumer brands includes Red Gold, Redpack, Tuttorosso, and Sacramento. Exceptional quality and operational excellence are the shared values that contributed to the employee-created mission statement: “To produce the freshest, best tasting tomato products in the world.” Visit www.redgoldtomatoes.com to learn more about Tomato Country and for delicious tomato recipes.

Here are the current standings as of 11/27/09:

1. Germantown HS
2. Lake Country Lutheran High School
3. Bradford SR HS
4. Kettle Moraine Lutheran HS
5. Washington Park HS
6. Horlick HS
7. Living Word Lutheran High School
8. Dominican HS
9. Brookfield Central HS
10. Mukwonago HS

It's not too late to vote for your school!

* Don't forget to check back Tuesday to see if you are the winner! Just fill out the form below.*

Disclosure: Red Gold sponsored this giveaway by providing the Red Gold Tomato Kit for the giveaway and school spirit contest information. Red Gold provided me with a tomato kit as well. I did not receive any monetary compensation from Red Gold for posting this giveaway. This post was written by me, without being reviewed or edited by Red Gold.

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