An Italian Reviews Pasta Sauce | Blind Tomato Sauce Taste Test

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  • @413dreaming
    @413dreaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    Pasta Grammar! I showed this video to my husband and my son tonight. We love good pasta but have been disappointed with jarred pasta sauce even though spaghetti is a go-to budget meal. Anyways tonight I made them watch the entire video and told them that I wanted to make the recipe at the end. They could relate to the facial expressions on you both hahaha and THEN they were both drooling watching the cherry tomatoes simmer, and I even got THEM to go to the store to get the ingredients immediately after the video. The shopping list was simple and so they were hungry and willing. Long story short, we made the Pasta Allo Scarpariello tonight and it was so delicious . I can't believe how perfect it turned out. We ended up with Rao's "homemade" bronze cut spaghetti pasta and I highly recommend. I don't know if it is one you two have tried but to us it was so delicious with your recipe and I think you would approve. My son's first words were "wow I think this is the first time I have tasted a pasta noodle with actual flavor." And then the simple cherry tomato sauce OMG. I did not remove the one lonely garlic clove before serving because I admit I am a garlic addict, but I appreciate immensely what that one garlic clove did for the entire dish. Ok this recipe has replaced the sad sad sad spaghetti nights our family has experienced and will be in regular rotation. I LOVE YOU! I mean it. Thank you for this knowledge!

    • @NIA-ml7wp
      @NIA-ml7wp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      as italian i'm so happy to read this comment and i wanna thank YOU for giving a simple pasta dish a chance! It's really sad to know that not many people outside of my country know how little it takes to make a simple tomato sauce cause people think about italian cuisine and mistakenly think of the recipes as long and difficult when it's really not! You don't need that many ingredients for a dish to taste heavenly! The pasta allo scarpariello really takes less than ten minutes to make and it's really cheap, just like many other italian recipes!
      I'm really thankful that Eva is bringing you guys this knowledge of our traditions and cuisine cause she's emboding the italian culture so perfectly and i'm so proud she's able to open a window on the italian way of cooking for Americans! I hope y'all can enjoy all the recipes that she shares with us cause they're so detailed and exactly the ones in our tradition! best of luck to you and your family!!

    • @413dreaming
      @413dreaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@NIA-ml7wp I'm thoroughly enjoying this channel. I've learned so much and I even bought a basil plant for my kitchen. 🙂

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @rogeliotroy2237
      @rogeliotroy2237 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jeremy Crosby Yea, I've been watching on flixzone for since december myself :D

  • @Newaggie
    @Newaggie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +520

    Eva’s face of joy when she find out it’s her recipe ..priceless.

    • @Ilethsamael
      @Ilethsamael 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      So cute ^^

    • @ma-ma-mamary3946
      @ma-ma-mamary3946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Simply adorbs!

    • @claudp3407
      @claudp3407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love the air twirling fork. You know it’s good when the fork twirls!

    • @donfazio6884
      @donfazio6884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spoiler alert

    • @trajkoivanov7118
      @trajkoivanov7118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eva' s face make my mornings good.Ella e una precioza dona.Ona je jedinstvena, uniqua.Perche? Because of knowledge and experience found in great Italian cook-tradition, all with great love given to us.Thank for all to you and your dear husband.

  • @artscraftymama
    @artscraftymama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I don’t know if you’ve ever thought of this, but what a wonderful compliment that a woman with such good, discerning taste loves you! And the adoration in your eyes when you look at her is unmistakable. Happy anniversary!

  • @sambutler2703
    @sambutler2703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Hey guys, so my hubby is italian so I don't try to impress him with my Italian cooking. However, I made your tomatoe sauce. He was in heaven. Thank you

    • @nancymuller3291
      @nancymuller3291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My mother was not Italian, she has a Scottish and Irish background. She made the best spaghetti sauce which she cooked every Saturday morning. I am not sure she learned by watching or asking. My dad was the one with the Italian ancestors so maybe he taught her at first.

  • @tanetalz
    @tanetalz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Such a delightful couple. I like the chemistry between them. Her reactions are authentic.

  • @larryshaw6517
    @larryshaw6517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    She could never tell a lie, her face lights up like a fire with her blushes

  • @Gan596
    @Gan596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Whenever I am upset, whenever I feel alone, whenever I feel like maybe it's not worth going on anymore, Pasta Grammar comes in and reminds me of how beautiful life can be, how wonderful food can taste, and how sweet love can feel. You guys bring so much joy to so many people. Thank you not only for showing your love and passions, but for showing us the culture, respect, and beauty of food - things we rarely see here in the United States. Y'all are doing amazing things.

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @sO_RoNerY
      @sO_RoNerY 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤦🏼‍♂️🙄. So corny. Looking for likes.

    • @lindadante1383
      @lindadante1383 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I totally agree

    • @lindadante1383
      @lindadante1383 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love these guys

  • @Christophgorman
    @Christophgorman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    My goodness. She looks at you like a snack! I’m so happy for you! 😂🤣😂

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Thank you!

    • @PabloBridge
      @PabloBridge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He is a snack!!!! He’s adorable ☺️

    • @reanukeeves4780
      @reanukeeves4780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      My dog look at me like that.. Im a little worried

    • @ShadowReaper-pu2hx
      @ShadowReaper-pu2hx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@reanukeeves4780, lol.

    • @elonmust7470
      @elonmust7470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PabloBridge can you stop..

  • @ayidas
    @ayidas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    I tried Eva’s sauce and it was as promised: fast, cheap, easy, and delicious. The boyfriend loved it ❤️

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yeah!!!

    • @mandyrittenhouse277
      @mandyrittenhouse277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I can't find the video w her pasta sauce recipe

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      You can find Eva’s tomato sauce recipe here, in our gnocchi post! www.pastagrammar.com/post/gnocchi-tomato-sauce-authentic-italian-gnocchi-recipe

    • @ayidas
      @ayidas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Update: we make this once a week now and my boyfriend actually proposed to me, so maybe there is something really special in this pasta?? 😅😊

    • @a.c.7573
      @a.c.7573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ayidas ay congrats

  • @quintinrice2733
    @quintinrice2733 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Her reaction when she finds out it was her sauce that she loves was Priceless!!! So genuine and sweet. Way to go Harper.

  • @tangofoxtrot40
    @tangofoxtrot40 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Eva looks like this lead singer in a rock band and the husband is the male groupie always hanging around

  • @Mark-zu6oz
    @Mark-zu6oz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +473

    Carrot fiber is what carrots eat to stay regular.

  • @danielletrejo9843
    @danielletrejo9843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This brought back so many memories of my dad’s girlfriend who was from Italy and passed away recently. She taught me some amazing recipes. Thank you both for sharing!

  • @melihileri
    @melihileri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    I wish this was a comparison of the same plain flavor for all the brands. That’d be a more fair comparison.

    • @bucketfootbaseball
      @bucketfootbaseball 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Was going to make that exact comment, but thought I'd look through the previous ones first!

    • @irener.3849
      @irener.3849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      bucketfootbaseball Same here. Should have only try plain “original” or “traditional”, marinara varieties.

    • @maryloumurphy3529
      @maryloumurphy3529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Should've been all the same comparison,all traditional,

    • @marykoufalis7666
      @marykoufalis7666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Exactly... why garlic if she doesn't like garlic? Not a fair testing at all..

    • @1622steve
      @1622steve 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Agree!

  • @davidfusco6600
    @davidfusco6600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Harper, you married way above your pay grade! A pretty Italian girl, with a cool accent, who can cook like a gourmet, AND is a Beatle fan?!? Happy anniversary you two kids!

    • @ericd.4460
      @ericd.4460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And she knows that you aren't supposed to smack your lips when you eat, and that's one thing that isn't instinctual, someone has to tell you not to do it.

    • @gregmckinley9774
      @gregmckinley9774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She doesn’t have an accent. You have an accent.

  • @Tomjunlee
    @Tomjunlee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    My vote for the numero uno channel for Italian cuisine on TH-cam is Pasta Grammar!

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🙏😁

    • @ronaldminch9420
      @ronaldminch9420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    • @jddr74
      @jddr74 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed!

    • @kentheadley2400
      @kentheadley2400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vincenco's Plate is one of the best italian cuisine channels

    • @Nighthawk799
      @Nighthawk799 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I suggest in cucina con simone.many recipies are in english

  • @gustavmeyrink_2.0
    @gustavmeyrink_2.0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    I've been saying for decades that there is NO reason to ever buy a ready-made pasta sauce because you can always make a better one in the time it takes to boil the pasta and for less money.

    • @boyinblue.
      @boyinblue. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As long as it’s not overly sugary I’m okay with store bought, there are days where I’m just not feeling it, like now.

    • @tookitogo
      @tookitogo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Many, many years ago, I figured out that it took me more time to doctor a sauce from a jar than it took to make a fresh puttanesca, which is about a billion times tastier. Been making it for around 20 years now!

    • @elonmust7470
      @elonmust7470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Store bought sauce can go from the jar to the pasta to the stomach. Making a sauce requires slightly more than the single pot & hotplate that are required for noodle making.
      I lived off of angel hair & cheap pasta sauce for months at a time back in my younger days. Feeding myself for a week on 5 bucks was important sometimes.

    • @FORGOTTENMINDFREAK23
      @FORGOTTENMINDFREAK23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been findig that as well solely bc I always end up addig extras to my pasta sauces anyway

  • @InsaneAng
    @InsaneAng 3 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    This was not a fair fight, he needed to get basic sauce of each brand. He got flavors he knew she wouldn't like 😂

    • @VVeremoose
      @VVeremoose 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      he was smart to make sure hers would be the clear winner 😋

    • @Sandikal
      @Sandikal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My thoughts exactly.

    • @chrismazz75
      @chrismazz75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree.. or at least the SAME flavor of each brand.

    • @antigen4
      @antigen4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      like american style spaghetti sauce flavour??

    • @aracelymoran2504
      @aracelymoran2504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      + It’s Me Angie Agreed. Just with Newman Sauce, he could just have gone with Traditional which is pretty good than with their weakest one. I guess entertainment vale was needed?

  • @SolidDragonUK
    @SolidDragonUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    She is so in love with you. It makes me happy to see.

  • @ginadonza3549
    @ginadonza3549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    She’s not a “decent cook.” She’s an amazing cook! 😂

    • @kimberlyhicks3644
      @kimberlyhicks3644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My exact thoughts 🤗👍👌

    • @matthewhunter6421
      @matthewhunter6421 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nah, she's decent. I've seen plenty who are far better, myself included. It could be you're easily impressed

  • @riyathomas7976
    @riyathomas7976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Finally an Italian whom I can look upto to make the basic authentic Italian dishes. I respect the Italian cuisine now. God bless you guys ❤️👌👍

    • @Berlinerundso
      @Berlinerundso 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You respect it...now? 😅 „Finally“? What happened before, are you from the US?

    • @riyathomas7976
      @riyathomas7976 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Berlinerundso Not from US but why US?🤔 Wasn’t Intrstd in Italian till I saw Eva’s straight, simple evaluations and comments on the Italian dishes famous among the commoners like me 👍😃

    • @Berlinerundso
      @Berlinerundso 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@riyathomas7976 Ah okay! Was guessing because I often experienced people from the US being very surprised on what italian cuisine actually is, when they find out it‘s not what italian-american food is. Anyways, happy to hear you discovered italian food for you! ☺️

    • @Berlinerundso
      @Berlinerundso 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@riyathomas7976 I can also recommend giallo zafferano on youtube if you want to discover more :)

  • @Tramoz2
    @Tramoz2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I admire Italians for their passion for their food, I am a fan of Vicenzos Plate channel and since then I have seen several Italian chefs in TH-cam and they all show their passion for their food, how much respect, admiration and pride they have; so well trained palate to identify their own original recipes. As a Mexican I really enjoy doing your recipes, my family enjoys it more!

    • @silkuk8417
      @silkuk8417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Vincenzo's Plate is absolutely amazing! I have made loads of his recipes! He really taught me the beautiful simplicity in some of the basic Italian dishes that respect and elevate some humble ingredients into a festival of flavour! But my god have I eaten a lot of pasta recently because keep wanting to try new recipes and perfect ones I already tried!
      In the UK 🇬🇧 we too are guilty of bastarding Italian cuisine (and Mexican too I am sure 😬)...but I can proudly say, my Carbonara is now just as it should be 😌🤗
      Can you point me to a channel where I could learn some simple authentic Mexican 🇲🇽 dishes please?

  • @moonbladem
    @moonbladem 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I came here on a TH-cam recommendation, and I'm glad I did. It was really fun seeing your wife sampling the various commercial pasta sauces and giving her ratings on them. Plus, she's gorgeous and has a pretty cool sense of humor. Happy Belated Anniversary to the both of you! :)

  • @LuAbdul
    @LuAbdul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Eva’s hair is EVERYTHING! 🤍 Stunning!

  • @QuarterAcre
    @QuarterAcre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    "Maine is known for its vampires." (Cue Stephen King and his book, 'Salem's Lot!)

    • @mainstreetsaint36
      @mainstreetsaint36 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Castle Rock!

    • @JohnMassari
      @JohnMassari 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very true!!!

    • @KeithHedger
      @KeithHedger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      For jarred sauces the Newman line is actually pretty good. You kind of skewed the results by giving her the roasted garlic variety when she doesn't care for garlic. Have her try one of the other Newman's like the marinara.....

    • @davidpires839
      @davidpires839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😆 Great comment!

    • @TJ4DeMi
      @TJ4DeMi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      And Barnabas Collins

  • @TheMarcodiator
    @TheMarcodiator 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    I always wanted to say.
    Eva has some level 9000 epic hair. :O

  • @seaglassmomma4040
    @seaglassmomma4040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Glad I’m not crazy! I’ve always felt Hunts was the best. I must admit, I sometimes add fresh oregano to it or a touch of garlic, just a touch. I also like to add ground beef to it to make a meat sauce. I’m going to try Eva’s from scratch now though! My mother in law was Greek and this dish you made is how she would make her spaghetti. It was so delicious.

  • @swicheroo1
    @swicheroo1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    It's so funny to learn that the intensive use of garlic is more of an Italian American culinary innovation. And Italians from Italy only use garlic in moderation.

    • @peryole
      @peryole 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Spunkymunky it depends on where you go in Italy, but heavy use of garlic is not really an issue. I’d noticed the Mediterranean areas use it more.

    • @thehalalreviewer
      @thehalalreviewer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It depends on the recipe. In Italy specially in the Mediterranean regions many recipes have plenty of garlic like pasta aglio, olio e peperoncino etc...but not for tomato sauce.

    • @peryole
      @peryole 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@thehalalreviewer yes, totally agree. The food in Italy is pretty darn awesome especially when you get away from the touristy areas. I don't like the fact that she criticized the Newman's sauce, it specifically says on the label that the prominent ingredient is garlic, and her husband knows she's not a fan of garlic, Newman's is catering to a crowd that likes garlic. I love garlic, I eat it in my recipes almost daily. I learned to make my arrabbiatta in Italy and it's simple, very simple, and has garlic but not allot. They were wrong for spot lighting a recipe heavy in garlic and says so on the label and Newman's is a charitable organization. A better idea would have been to use Rao's which I like, not as good as my sauces but it's good, but very expensive. One key ingredient in my sauces are San Marzano tomatoes, they have the right balance of acid and sugar.

    • @onorevolenullazzo4210
      @onorevolenullazzo4210 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      As an Italian i hate garlic, Infact i always say to my mum that she doesn't have to use it, especially in pasta

    • @thehalalreviewer
      @thehalalreviewer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Leonardo Colella Then you don’t like some dishes but in certain dishes and garlic does go and it is very important in certain things I am Italian too and I like it quite a bit of course of flavors have to be balanced

  • @ChickenSoup736
    @ChickenSoup736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    I'm here for your wife's unique accent & honest opinion!

  • @lorettashumate446
    @lorettashumate446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've been making that cherry tomato sauce for several years now. Made it originally out of a lack of other ingredients. The family ask for it frequently now, nice to see it is actually something Italians also love.

  • @unadomandaperte
    @unadomandaperte 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Oh wow, my heart just melted when you did the Lady and the Tramp scene on the last part of the video. 😍😍🍝😍😍 And no meatball! Lol!

  • @cainabel615
    @cainabel615 4 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    Update. I just made this. It was AMAZING!!!!! My 5 and 7 year old LOVED IT. They like this better than the jar stuff. It’s soooo simple too!!! I truly can’t believe it! THANK YOU GUYS FOR SAVING US FROM SUBPAR ITALIAN JAR SAUCE!!!!!

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      😁😁😁 So glad you enjoyed it!

    • @dominicgerace6378
      @dominicgerace6378 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Carpentry cabinet

    • @trev1801
      @trev1801 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi hope you don't mind me asking ,were did you get the recipe Regards Trev uk

    • @cainabel615
      @cainabel615 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@trev1801 expand the description of the video. It looks like a little arrow pointing down. Tap on that and the recipe will pop up.

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can check also www.pastagrammar.com

  • @drewwilkins9963
    @drewwilkins9963 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm watching this for a second time after 2-3 years. This recipe at the end has long since become a staple in our house. I actually reacted "Hey, that's OUR sauce!" while watching. Haha. That's how influential Pasta Grammar has been in our home. You got us through COVID with your wonderful recipes. Thank you. And it stayed there. You took our cuisine to a new level!

  • @MistyxMarie.
    @MistyxMarie. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Eva saving everyone from bad pasta one subscriber at a time. We love her!

  • @DGA2000
    @DGA2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Hahahahahaha. That was the most biased taste "test" I have ever seen. You get a garlic sauce KNOWING your wife hates garlic. What did you THINK was going to happen? You tested all different flavor sauces knowing she doesn't like flavored sauces. To be fair you need to test the traditional sauce of all the different brands with nothing added. You also forgot Prego, Ragu and the king of all sauces, Rao's. That said, this is not a mean spirited comment. I love your channel and the lighthearted fun that comes with it. Still do. But if you do it again test it with traditional sauces. I would LOVE to see Eva's response to them as I don't make my own sauce and would settle for what she rates a 7 or 8. 🤣🤣🤣
    Love to both of you - ❤

    • @jannieschluter9670
      @jannieschluter9670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Italian hating garlic? Nonsense. Grandma would have killed her with the pan long time ago for this.

    • @balamx2802
      @balamx2802 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      MID'S is also a good jarred sauce.

    • @dtown-fi5xs
      @dtown-fi5xs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We actually really like Paesana for jarred. Making your own is still best but Paesana is pretty good.

    • @SweetPea1964
      @SweetPea1964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jannieschluter9670 I thought Italians liked garlic as well.

    • @jannieschluter9670
      @jannieschluter9670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SweetPea1964 yeah, nevermind Matthew. He thinks in terms of 0% and 100%, all or nothing. ;)

  • @kfl611
    @kfl611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I purchased canned cherry tomatoes in the store and they were a little watery, but had a very nice flavor. I thought it was nice to have 'fresh' cherry tomatoes out of season.

    • @aracelymoran2504
      @aracelymoran2504 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      + kfl611 Most of these sauces need to be cooked down and have the water consumed.

  • @Ext3rmin4tor
    @Ext3rmin4tor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Hahaha when she asks if there are a lot of vampires in Maine I died 😄. Actually there are, you should read Stephen King.

    • @davidfusco6600
      @davidfusco6600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought she said campfires

    • @jonathanfinan722
      @jonathanfinan722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Died? You didn’t.

    • @neil2444
      @neil2444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      To quote Stephen King, "People always tell me I'm creepy and weird, but I always tell them I have a heart of a child. It's sitting in a jar on my desk." Gotta love Stephen King.

  • @patdempsey9337
    @patdempsey9337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    Why not test the same sauce from each brand, such as marinara sauce instead of the types of sauces that were on the fringes, such as garlic, spicy, etc.

    • @kevinhall2839
      @kevinhall2839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Agreed!! Would love to hear her take on comparable sauces from diff. companies. For those of us who do occassionally need a jar rather than making homemade, which basic sauce does she like the most. The companies you picked are a nice variety, but have them all be the same basic sauce. What Pat said!

    • @kathygriffith5164
      @kathygriffith5164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yeah, that's the only way to get a good reading on a sauce. Just do like all marinara.

    • @jennifertalwar6099
      @jennifertalwar6099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I thought the same. Why get garlic one if you know she is not a fan of garlic?

    • @cisium1184
      @cisium1184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think the real point of this video is to "torture and disgust the Italian" for comic value, rather than getting a real opinion of the sauces. But I agree - it would be more useful (though less entertaining) to compare like sauces from different brands.

    • @HarounOmar
      @HarounOmar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I think most of you are missing the big picture. Nearly all popular sauces created in the U.S. are adulterated versions of real Italian sauces. You're never going to reach the level of quality an authentic sauce has because you wouldn't be able to sell it profitably. The producers cut corners to save costs and the typical American consumer doesn't notice because we don't have a reference point for what a great sauce should taste like. Take the watery sauces as an example. Replace some of your tomato with water and profit on a large scale. In fact, if we did understand how sauces SHOULD taste and then began demanding better products with the purchasing choices we make, those popular brands of sauces you see would disappear. They only exist because we buy them based on our perception of what's normal. I recommend to everyone that, if it's within your means, you should travel and establish new reference points for what you think is normal.
      TL:DR Looking into the process is always good to think about, but in this case, I don't think it would shift the greater point being made.

  • @amadorjames214
    @amadorjames214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Her face is priceless when she finds out it’s her own receipt. Great video !

  • @FTDeBert
    @FTDeBert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I love Harper's face when he smelled the Hunt's sauce 😂! You know what happening right? Harper is becoming a sauce snob, not in a bad way though! He's becoming attuned to how real sauce is supposed to taste! 😁. Thanks so much for your recipes Eva! They inspire me to get in the kitchen and cook!!
    P.S. - Happy anniversary!! My husband and I look forward to your videos every week and it's become our Sunday afternoon tradition to watch your newest video.

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! 😍

    • @Luubelaar
      @Luubelaar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yep. Food snob. I have this problem too. When you grow up eating good home-made stuff, the sauce-from-a-jar stuff just isn't as good. It's "meh" at best. You can eat the stuff someone else makes (even if it's from a jar) but it's "whatever". Then you go home and eat the real stuff and it's like it was made with the tears of angels or something.

  • @sportsmansparadice42
    @sportsmansparadice42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    She is so so adorable. I Love her. Dude you better hang on to her. Definitely a keeper.

  • @jamesmichaelfrank
    @jamesmichaelfrank 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had to go back and re-watch this today for a smile and I love you guys 🙂

  • @paradygmshift7826
    @paradygmshift7826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    You can tell that Eva has gotten much more comfortable being in front of the camera.

    • @abrahamkim1078
      @abrahamkim1078 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great video! Thanks for the recipe!

  • @starsantheoriginal
    @starsantheoriginal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    AWWW, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY YOU GUYS!!
    Can't lie, hunts would never be accepted in my house growing up as a proper sauce hahaha. But we also made ours 9 times out of 10.
    Was very impressed with Eva though, she truly went in with an open mind! Ya did her dirty with that roasted garlic though, there are other flavors! 🤣
    Hope you enjoyed your day guys!!

    • @connman8d617
      @connman8d617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      About 2 weeks ago I was hard up for some pasta sauce and I found some canned Hunts in my parents' pantry. I didn't have high hopes but I found it halfway decent. For a mass produced pasta sauce it's actually not bad. I tried using Classico Tomato and Basil sauce once and I nearly threw up it was so bad. The Hunts was surprisingly serviceable.

  • @eymSTARdj
    @eymSTARdj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I never fully seen someone blush so fast! This was beautiful to see thank you guys for sharing!

  • @michaeledwardharris
    @michaeledwardharris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I think the "trick" to the cherry tomato sauce is the additional of the heavily starch-laden pasta water towards the end.

    • @teresat5496
      @teresat5496 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, it made it silky, and it stuck to the pasta.

  • @IllGetThere
    @IllGetThere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This was fantastic! Wish you tried Rao’s since it’s so pricey and everyone raves about it. But her reaction to her sauce was priceless. You guys are adorable. 😊

    • @Tenskwatawa4U
      @Tenskwatawa4U 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Rao's is my favorite.

    • @rongriffing1439
      @rongriffing1439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have tried this Rao's that everyone talks about. I didn't think it was much different from the others. And for the price? Forget it!

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like Rao's, but I don't necessarily prefer it to Barilla or Newman's own.

  • @Kieorasama
    @Kieorasama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It is hilarious that the best out of the store bought is the 1.00 hunts can! It’s incredibly good for a can!

  • @Hiker_who_Sews
    @Hiker_who_Sews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Except for Eva's sauce, I've had them all, and I think she's rated them pretty accurately.

  • @elfiamma
    @elfiamma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    niente....mi sono resa conto che sto guardando questi video perchè sostanzialmente mi piace vedere una coppia innamorata.....e questo mi mette di buon umore.

  • @irisdanejimenez6202
    @irisdanejimenez6202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am not done with this episode yet and I am surprised how interested I am in Eva’s reaction to the different sauces. Love you guys

  • @motherofthedrummer
    @motherofthedrummer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video, my mother in law was from Calabria, I watched her cook for over 20yrs , like yourself she only used the basic ingredients. I'd rather spend the money on fresh ingredients than jarred sauce.

  • @JulieSaldanaKaty
    @JulieSaldanaKaty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    You were unfair to Newman’s. You knew she does not like garlic.

    • @danubsky
      @danubsky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How many times does she have to say that she doesn’t hate garlic??? She just likes it the Italian, fragrant way. Not the overpowering, ignorant way.

    • @leannhillmer2519
      @leannhillmer2519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My first thought also!

    • @FORGOTTENMINDFREAK23
      @FORGOTTENMINDFREAK23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danubsky no, not ignorant. If she likes subtle flavours then that's fair. People who like bold flavours should not be called ignorant for that.

    • @Rhiawiz
      @Rhiawiz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Should have picked regular tomato sauce from Newmans.

  • @jonathanwhynot6319
    @jonathanwhynot6319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It makes me so happy to see traditional Italian cooking. I'm from Canada and here in North America, everyone thinks covering every ingredient in 95 different cheap powdered spices is what gives flavour to a dish. Italian cooking shows that simple ingredients, cooked correctly, can have more flavour than something with a truck-load of 'seasoning'.

  • @ninline2000
    @ninline2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I love how she turns bright red when she finds out the last one is hers. Great job pranking her. Too bad the test was bogus though. I would have loved to see you try some better sauces without all the crap added. You missed an excellent chance there.

  • @mishal5220
    @mishal5220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    The moment Eva says *DISGAAASTING* I just loose it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @armelleaymonin8907
    @armelleaymonin8907 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My compliments to Harper who has been learning the basics of Italian cooking very quickly. He has become charming and very helpful to Eva! It's not easy to learn so much so fast on camera. Bravo to both of you.

  • @yukimatsuda5400
    @yukimatsuda5400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Tomato has a taste of it's own, Italians didn't forget that

    • @ElibelDublin
      @ElibelDublin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Satvika Mareedu So true!

    • @davet1081AA
      @davet1081AA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tomatoes are native to America, NOT Italy. Before Columbus, there was no tomato sauce in Italy.

    • @bloodieboi5182
      @bloodieboi5182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@davet1081AA your point?

    • @davet1081AA
      @davet1081AA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@bloodieboi5182 - My point is to inform. Now you know, and you can't ever un-know it. You're welcome.

    • @heyclaire6894
      @heyclaire6894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@davet1081AA and y’all still don’t know how to make a simple sugo.

  • @Lasaralella5310
    @Lasaralella5310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    “I don’t speak italian hand” BELLISSIMO FABULOUS I’M IN LOVE

  • @AwokenEntertainment
    @AwokenEntertainment ปีที่แล้ว +22

    just shows that an authentic fresh made sauce is always better

    • @Gomezli16
      @Gomezli16 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No shit

  • @jakeforce6125
    @jakeforce6125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Happy Anniversary! Many more years together.

  • @tony_25or6to4
    @tony_25or6to4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I always test a sauce cold, right out if the jar. If it's good cold and "raw", it will probably be good heated.

  • @tanyaseaman67
    @tanyaseaman67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Using fresh, ripe tomatoes in season makes for a delicious sauce -- and in no time. What a fun video!

  • @l.A.0
    @l.A.0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    i love how at the end of videos, she shows how to cook properly.. it's like orko at the end of he-man

  • @iipriorii
    @iipriorii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Calls her a “decent” cook.
    Asks her: “how do I make spaghetti”?

    • @ginmarie6299
      @ginmarie6299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thoughts he referred to himself as the decent cook...

    • @nickname2993
      @nickname2993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's because here in italy everyone is a good cook so we call ourselves decent

  • @ellitapotthast2769
    @ellitapotthast2769 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a good sport, Eva, both for the taste test AND guiding us to proper Italian food recipes.

  • @tarass8737
    @tarass8737 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The only two Italian cuisine channels i watch are pasta grammar and pasta grannies.

  • @Luubelaar
    @Luubelaar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Years and years ago my mother worked with an Italian lady and we still use her recipes. I just can't bring myself to use sauce-from-a-jar. It's just not the same. If someone else makes it, I'll eat it and ... meh. And then you go back to the "made it at home" authentic recipe sauces and they taste like they were made with the tears of angels.
    And happy anniversary guys! :D

    • @southpaw487
      @southpaw487 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My mother was only half Italian and married my full-Italian father. She was not a good cook, but even SHE did not use jarred sauces. I use jarred out of convenience, but mostly make my own. When I use jarred, I am not kidding myself - definitely second-rate.

  • @Dackery.
    @Dackery. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "It's not as disgusting as I was expecting", is one of Eva's ever best quotes!

  • @cainabel615
    @cainabel615 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I have learned pasta water is so magical. I’m surprised someone hasn’t tried to bottle it.

    • @BathroomTile
      @BathroomTile 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      gamer girl pasta water

    • @hetul784
      @hetul784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It doesn't exactly stay the same after its kept pasta water's magic is only apparent when it's like fresh and warm after the pasta is just made once it cools down in a bottle, it gets thicker and it wouldn't really be useful the way it is for emulsifying the sauces and all because it's not warm anymore you need that freshness

    • @sailingsolar
      @sailingsolar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hetul784 I agree, it doesn't age well. It seems the starch is released from the water after it sits and cools down a few hours. It's only fully dissolved in the water as it first boils out of the pasta.

    • @peterfazziola9081
      @peterfazziola9081 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have noticed that pasta water (l'acqua di cottura) is being used in more and more recipes from Italy that I have seen on-line.

    • @wdestrempsmecke
      @wdestrempsmecke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Excellent for plants too! No joke!

  • @dsr0116
    @dsr0116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's amazing how ingredients can change a dish. Las week I made my mom's recipe for Bolognese sauce. She sides with using Hunts crushed tomatoes with it, and then add some sugar at the end (and perhaps Balsamic vinegar). This time I tried San Marzano tomatoes...was amazed by how much sweeter they were (and didn't need any sugar).

  • @sonicliberation
    @sonicliberation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Raos makes the best store bought sauce I have tried by far. I wish their marinara was include in your test.

    • @LaBucci
      @LaBucci 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes!!!! After trying Raos Marinara Sauce all other tomato sauces can’t compete, it’s my favorite now and buy it when it’s on sale

    • @GeneAutry2
      @GeneAutry2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree, I think Raos is the best widely available bottled sauce

    • @crazycats535
      @crazycats535 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Raos is still NOT authentic...you just think it's good because it is expensive ...

    • @sonicliberation
      @sonicliberation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crazycats535 no

    • @GeneAutry2
      @GeneAutry2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crazycats535 Don't know how you define "authentic." The ones in this test were authentic in your view? Furthermore who are you to assume my ignorance in stating "you just think it's good because it is expensive"?

  • @webjammer1
    @webjammer1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Eva sounds like Roseanne Roseannadanna with an Italian accent.

    • @annwalsh8079
      @annwalsh8079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😄

    • @belgiumgirl8970
      @belgiumgirl8970 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally!

    • @wjdietrich
      @wjdietrich 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yah! That was the"bit" - she was supposed to be an Italian American - hence the Italian accent!!

    • @alcappi251
      @alcappi251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My sister name is Rosanna and she sounds just like Eva too 😭.

    • @jjpp2216
      @jjpp2216 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      THAT’S IT!!!!!

  • @giuliapeluso4116
    @giuliapeluso4116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    She is really cute and has a lovely smile.

  • @seerpou
    @seerpou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    your choice of the garlic edition of sauce was a deliberate torture tactic

    • @LadyLavendar7
      @LadyLavendar7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree! I wish he had picked some of the other sauces from Newman's Own.

    • @ronaldminch9420
      @ronaldminch9420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder how many NON-Garlic sauces are made for American markets ?

    • @jackpoint188
      @jackpoint188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always thought that Ava just didn't like a lot of garlic, which can overpower other flavors.

  • @steviedesmond741
    @steviedesmond741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Jar sauce gives me heartburn...fresh sauce never a need for an antiacid.

  • @zaidavelazquez8643
    @zaidavelazquez8643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My husband is deployed,trying to find easy meals just for one, I made the recipe and it was delicious! Thank you

  • @moonchild_72
    @moonchild_72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can't wait to try Eva's sauce, it looks amazing!
    The only jar sauce I'll use is Raos marinara.
    Your channel always makes me hungry! 🍽

    • @nanvolentine9110
      @nanvolentine9110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was disappointed it wasn't in the lineup.

    • @seeingeyesseelies9545
      @seeingeyesseelies9545 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Raos Arrabiatta is 🔥🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅

  • @t57philly
    @t57philly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    They are the cutest 😍....She is hilarious 😆 🤣 😂 😄

  • @wilbertthijsen7574
    @wilbertthijsen7574 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great she honestly identifies her roots ! Her taste is precise and I felt sort for her to endure these poisons ! Poor Italian woman ! Eva is wonderful and open ! What a gem 💎

  • @michaudjared
    @michaudjared 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Haha i love how as soon as you said store bought sauce her smile turned to a frown almost immediatly

  • @annamartinez7031
    @annamartinez7031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Y’all are so cute together! She’s an amazing cook and her recipes are easy to follow. Glad I ran across your channel. Just subbed

  • @gordonhamnett1289
    @gordonhamnett1289 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A treat to watch! Thank you!! In my experience, the convenience of commercial sauces never overcomes the shortfall of their taste. Love your simple and delicious sauce!!!

  • @thomasjasper4031
    @thomasjasper4031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I studied in Naples Italy, after culinary school and i must say i truly appreciate your honesty about some of the americanized "italian" food. You should do a video on Aquapazza, Amatriciana, frutti de mare or even better risotto aragosta

  • @scousemummy8856
    @scousemummy8856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Her smile on the last sauce she knew that was the good stuff 😂😍😋

  • @sookhiangoo1330
    @sookhiangoo1330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow… that cherry tomato sauce pasta is really simple. Gonna try it. Thank you so much Eva … you are the only cooking show that can make me hungry just by watching you cook!!

  • @michaelbazinet8592
    @michaelbazinet8592 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Happy Anniversary! I use Hunt's when I'm in jam. The guilt I feel,when I do, has been lessened by Eva's reluctant vote of confidence.My dear, departed wife's grandmother was" off the boat" Italian,and family chef. I believe my first meal, with her family, was the "cupid's arrow" and we had 27 yrs together. Unfortunately, my wife did not like to cook. I did, so no problem, I learned her Grandma's recipe and was shocked to find out she had started using Hunt's as a base for her gravy, at 85 yrs old she deserved a break. As always, a great video! Again, Happy Anniversary!

  • @hitekhillbilly531
    @hitekhillbilly531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My favorite that Ive found in the US is Barilla. First found it when I was stationed in Italy with the Army and lived in Livorno. I have yet to find any place to get Italian food in the US that even comes close to how it was in Italy.

  • @conniecasale3593
    @conniecasale3593 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so much fun. Can’t wait to see Ava’s expression on her face. Thanks Harper you’re a doll.

  • @Johnnychi123
    @Johnnychi123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    she's so beautiful. You're a lovely couple.

  • @patrizialuczkiewicz7016
    @patrizialuczkiewicz7016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Please make a video with Eva trying Chef Boyardee!
    With my grandparents living in NY, I used to eat it every time I was there when I was a child.
    Yes I'm Italian and I did that😅

    • @dianeelaine
      @dianeelaine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Spaghettios!

    • @Belgand
      @Belgand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If it helps at all, there was an actual Chef Boiardi behind the brand. Born in Italy, he emigrated to the US at 16 and would eventually become head chef at the Plaza Hotel in New York before opening his own Italian restaurant in Cleveland. It was there that he started selling his sauce, ultimately turning into the massive behemoth it is now after he sold it in 1946. So noble intentions that ended up getting watered down as things scaled up.

    • @soniadowney7427
      @soniadowney7427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mini ravioli ...beefaroni l0l

    • @tookitogo
      @tookitogo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Belgand Yep!! My grandmother actually knew Hector Boiardi, as he moved to Pennsylvania in the 1930s. She grew tomatoes on the farm, and was always proud that her tomatoes had gone to feed “the boys” in the war effort.
      But having grown up alongside Italians (and marrying one), she never much liked store bought spaghetti sauce!

    • @wallsttech6881
      @wallsttech6881 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did your innards fold up ???

  • @frustwisted
    @frustwisted 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Eva and Harper, just want to say thanks so much for introducing the spaghetti allo scarpariello because holy smokes I've been making them a lot now. So good and so easy!!

  • @rebeccahenry6376
    @rebeccahenry6376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish she had rated her sauce on her 1 to 10 scale. Cute video.

  • @cherpaddock6939
    @cherpaddock6939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am as much in love with Eva as Harper, lol! And seriously, that sauce recipe is delicious. Can't wait to try the carbonara next.

  • @Gaius__
    @Gaius__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Eva has such a charming accent. To hear her speak makes me think of good food and laughter.

  • @TheOGMattBurns
    @TheOGMattBurns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Eva is the first Italian I've seen that doesn't like garlic, LOL!

    • @ColpoRosso
      @ColpoRosso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Here's another one! And here in Italy, we don't use all that garlic. You can even go for tomato, olive oil and salt for a good sauce.

    • @Arth90
      @Arth90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, that's a myth, we don't really put a ton of garlic in everything we eat, it's just an ingredient like every other.

    • @dgsquare
      @dgsquare 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      neither do I. I use it in moderate amounts in certain dishes, and none in my tomato sauce, only onions. And I am 100% Italian. We don't use it in the enormous amounts Americans use it, or think Italians use it.

  • @rushankraheja8516
    @rushankraheja8516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    EVERYTHING IS DIFFERENT IN ITALY!!! I AM A 100000000000% GOING TO GO THERE SOMEDAY

    • @peryole
      @peryole 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rushank Raheja This woman presents very different expectations of what you would experience in Italy. She quite literally ever exaggerates everything. Italy is not as boisterous as she is. Italy is very laid back and not that critical of everything.

    • @Mr.56Goldtop
      @Mr.56Goldtop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And when you do you will discover that even the best Italian food and deli we have here are not as good as they are in Italy.

    • @southpaw487
      @southpaw487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mr.56Goldtop You absolutely CANNOT get a bad meal there!

    • @fusadiluna
      @fusadiluna 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You'll be very welcome Rushank! 🇮🇹

  • @catherineanderson3393
    @catherineanderson3393 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SPAGHETTI ALLO SCARPARIELLO RECIPE was amazing!! Thank you!!!

  • @laikeatlim8261
    @laikeatlim8261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Eva is an excellent cook.Definitely beyond decent.

  • @SimplyJack3
    @SimplyJack3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    The stuff leftover after juicing a carrot.

    • @walterbrunswick
      @walterbrunswick 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nateman10 what's your problem?

    • @walterbrunswick
      @walterbrunswick 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nateman10 how do you know what they're made of?