Muir Glen pasta sauce

[dncomom]

I keep seeing reference to a pasta sauce called Muir Glen(sp) in several CL recipes. (Very low fat I guess...) I can't find that here in my grocery store so I was wondering if someone would mind posting the ingredient list for this product. I am just curious how different it is from the generic canned stuff I always buy. It's cheap and tastes pretty darned good in a pinch. Thanks so much....Heather

[mah]

i do not have a jar here but i do know that when i do purchase it, i usually get it at my local health food store...also, one of the markets i shop at has it located in their natural food aisles...hope you can locate it....

[mlou]

Muir Glenn is usually sold in health food stores and is in jars. There are about 20 different flavors so if you can tell me which one in particular I could get you the ingredient list. Some are low fat, some low sodium, it just depends-the biggest difference is that they are organic and don't have the additives found in most store brands.

[Norma]

Yes, I have also found it in the natural/organic section of the supermarket.

[laden]

I just recently saw it at Sam's. (Only in one flavor though, I think it was low fat Tomato Basil)

Wild Oats carries it and Kroger in the Health Food isle.

[lanie]

Strangely enough, we get Muir Glenn tomatoes here in Toronto - and I believe the ones we have here are organic, with the canned tomatoes but off to the side with the Pastene imported tomatoes.

[dncomom]

I think for comparison's sake just the basic tomato/garlic/onion (low fat)would give me a good idea of what I am looking for. I can't remember who said they would post the ingredients if I told them what kind, but thanks in advance...Heather

[mlou]

It was me! I will post it late Monday night, after I work and check it out for you.

[SusanD]

Honestly, I've tried Muir Glen and wasn't impressed. It might be better "in" something (like lasagna) as opposed to just "straight up" with noodles, but I didn't think it had much flavor and it didn't stick to the noodles at all. If you check the labels, most of the higher quality marinara sauces are low or no-fat, so you're probably safe using your favorite brand.

[dncomom]

Susan, that was what I was thinking. The one I use is 1g per serving so I was wondering why they were recommending a certqain brand. I was just curious to see how Muir Glen compared with my old stand by. I am sure mine is cheaper :-)

[lanie]

Actually I think the only advantage (to whom it matters) is that Muir Glen it is organic - and I so agree - the flavor advantage is nil and much more expensive than ordinary tomatoe/sauces..... http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[mlou]

dncomon,

We did not have on hand the flavors you mentioned but I did look at the fat-free flavors and without listing specifics I will tell you that most, NOT ALL of the ingredients are organic. The biggest difference otherwise is going to be no additives or preservatives which is a healthier difference probably to generic brands. There are other brands out there especially in health food store that can deliver this quality and in my opinion taste much better and are less expensive. I'm going to guess that CL had some reason for mentioning them, maybe they get free sauce provided in their test kitchen who knows. I would have to say any pasta dish is going to be best for you if you use a sauce that you like!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[JodiL]

Heather, I don't think you need to use the same brand that Cooking Light uses to get the same results. If you make the recipe using any low-fat sauce, like Heathy Choice, or whatever's in your grocery store it should be fine. I think I read once that CL will list a brand once in a while if they've had "exceptionally good" results with it, but it's not crucial to the recipe. On the other hand, I don't have Muir Glen in my grocery store either http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif, so maybe it IS really good sauce?

[SusanL]

I purchased Muir Glen from a healthfood store for many years as my husband loved it. I had to add herbs and spices to make it palatable, I also found it to be very bland. Now we make our own. I checked their website http://www.muirglen.com/, they do have some recipes I may try. This is off the subject, but is anyone else having problems with changing of the clocks? Now I am up at 4 instead of 5!