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Tesco Light Choices Spaghetti & Meatballs
“Fresh egg pasta with oven roasted meatballs in a rich tomato and herb sauce.” “Egg spaghetti in a tomato sauce with oven roasted meatballs.” This is a pretty mainstream ready meal spaghetti and meatballs. The sauce is tomatoey and light but very heavy on the oregano. The six meatballs are dense, a bit gristly and […]

Tesco Light Choices Braised Beef & Mash
“Tender braised beef in a rich gravy with onion, cabbage and carrots, served with a fluffy mash made from British potatoes.” “Marinated diced beef in a vegetable gravy with fresh mashed potatoes.” This ready meal actually tastes pretty “real,” I think due to the cabbage. The slight bitterness it lends is not a common flavor […]

Tesco Light Choices Ham & Mushroom Tagliatelle
“Fresh egg pasta in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and smoked ham.” Wow, al dente pasta, no need for extra salt, visible mushrooms–not bad, not bad at all. And it’s hard to fault a “light” meal that includes cream. Add a salad to this and you’ve a pretty good dinner. The ham is flavorless, though, […]