this was really good! i was looking for a flavorful pasta and sausage dish without tomatoes, and this did the trick. i used red cooking wine because that was all i had, and only used about half of the chicken stock. even so, the "sauce" never thickened, but i didn't think it mattered. very good dinner!

Reviewed On: Aug. 24, 2009

the whole family loved this. it was super easy to make, too. i used an extra lean loin, but it was still pretty tender. i didn't use the celery because i don't like it, but i added a bay leaf. as others suggested, i seared the loins on both sides before putting them in the baking dish, and i used half beef broth and half red cooking wine, since that's what i had on hand. i wished i had added a little more broth after i added the gravy mix, because it was so thick it wouldn't pour nicely. the gravy had a good flavor, but even using low sodium gravy mix, i felt it was too salty. next time i'll use low sodium beef broth as well. overall, very yummy!

Reviewed On: Jun. 28, 2009

this gnocchi was really good. i didn't make the sauce; i just used jarred sauce to save some time and some dirty dishes. it took me a while to roll the gnocchi out, but it was my first time making them so i think with a little practice it won't take as long. my husband, who loves gnocchi, says it was perfect. my 8 year old and 16 month old couldn't get enough. the baby cried when it was gone. i recommend doubling the recipe, though, because even though i served it with italian sausage and sauce, there was barely enough for 2 adults, 1 kid, 1 baby, and 1 portion to save for my daughter's lunch tomorrow.

Reviewed On: Mar. 17, 2009