Long Lasting Family Tradition and Sun-kissed
Ingredients…What Else Could You Ask For?
The Louise Prete Story…
Is the story of a young Louise born in Italy that immigrated to Canada with her family. As with
many Italian families, hers was a large family and they all loved to eat. So do
I. When the opportunity to attend the launch of a new line of traditional home-style
tomato sauce came about I happily jumped at the chance.
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| The true test of a good sauce is simplicity...Sauce meets bread. Enjoy! |
I would just like to say,
that I am sucker for simplicity in cooking. Make no mistake thought, I WILL NOT
sacrifice quality though, I would much rather take the time to cook from
scratch than use an inferior substitute in its stead. This is particularly true
about my pasta and pasta sauce. If I was asked, trust me, I HAVE been asked a
lot…as a Chef what is my go to meal? I’d honestly say it would have to be
spaghetti and meatballs. Simple, fun and really delicious. This is even more so
now as the days get shorter and there is a bit of chill in the air. As with
many, I gravitate towards comfort foods during the colder months soups, stews
and oh yes PASTA is always on the brain.
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| Michael busy working on some really nice bites, really delish! |
When I first learned about the
launch of Louise Prete’s new Tomato and Basil pasta sauce I was intrigued. I
have for the past four years since moving to my new home been growing,
harvesting and making my own tomato sauce and I find it difficult to go back to
generic jarred sauce from the grocery store. So I was a bit optimistic but
still a bit of a skeptic…but I am very happy to say that this is a lovely sauce
made with love and in the true spirit of Italian tradition. Taking a look at
the care that they put into their production of this sauce it’s hard not to take
notice. Speaking to Michael Malleau, Louises' grandson who has taken his inspiration from his Nonna and translated that passion into this new line of fine foods. He stresses the use of time honoured tradition, quality of ingredients, basil, olive oil
and fresh onions and most importantly garlic. Made with care and love in small
batches there is an incredible depth of flavour, beautiful body and richness in
colour to their sauce. Not common in most run of the mill jarred sauces available
to the consumer. You can really appreciate the aroma and taste when you prepare something as simple as a dish of pasta or used on pizza.
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| Mini pizza hot out of the oven were gladly received! |
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| Fresh made pasta from the fun demonstration was really good and the sauce paired very well with it. |
Michael as with Myself was
inspired greatly by our Nonnas. Hours spent watching and learning how to cook
and make quality good food for family and friends is a joy that he has truly taken
to heart. You can taste it. It is with this joy that I am glad to say he has
definitely made his Nonna proud.
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| Michael Malleau, Chef and Creator and most importantly Louises' grandson taking a moment to stand still at the lovely launch event! Great food and passion taking his Nonna's inspiration and fond memories into this wonderful product. |
I love their motto...Tutto Possibile!
Here are some more event photos from was was a wonderful fun product launch! Enjoy!
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Wild Porcini Mushroom Risotto Arancini with Louise's Sugo Pomodoro e Basilico for dipping!
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Nonna's homemade meatballs simmered in Louise's Sugo Pomodoro e Basilico. I loved these!
As I said before...I am a sucker for a good meatball.
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| Demo station where there was fun and giggles as we learned how to make fresh pasta! It was so good! |
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| VOILA! Look at how good that looks! Well done indeed! |
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Individual Lasagna's layered with fresh pasta and grilled eggplant, zucchini and sweet red peppers.
Really enjoyed this very much, the tang from the sauce really highlighted the pasta and the veggies.
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| Having a look at what's smelling so good! Could resist the temptation...was getting very hungry! |
Louise Prete Fine Foods
108 Mutual Street,
Unit 1162
Toronto, ON
M5B 2P7
416.988.6464
