With food prices climbing everyday, we know that you’re looking for smart ways to save without sacrificing quality and taste. Prego® understands that it can be hard to make delicious and nutritious meals at home on a budget, but with their variety of Italian Sauces a tasty meal is never hard to come by. Check out some the tasty Prego® recipes here: So, go ahead and put those extra dollars to good use and reward yourself!

Here is a fun home cooking tidbit. Did you know that replacing one restaurant trip per month with a homemade pasta and sauce meal can save hundreds of dollars per year? For example, for a family of four to eat at a restaurant could easily cost $50, but a complete pasta and sauce meal can be as low as $10. $40 savings x 12 months = $480. So, think of the ways you could spend an additional $480 this year.

Also, don’t forget to check out and participate in the BlogHer community discussion about crafty saving tips. You’ll be entered for the chance to win $1,000 for groceries from Prego® Italian Sauces. Check it out here:
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More recipes after the jump!