I'm so happy you have found my sweet corner of the internet. Let's have some fun! As a busy Mom of 3, I'm here to help you find the simplicity in cooking. I've already developed easy dinners, side dishes, breakfasts and desserts for you so there is no need to reinvent the wheel. Use my recipes to feed your family!
more about me

latest recipes from the blog

Powered by Blogger.
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience.
Friday, May 14, 2010

Giada de Laurentiis Pasta Giveaway!


I've been "unplugged" as they call it for the past couple of days, but wanted to "plug" back in quickly for a GIVEAWAY!

If you are a watcher of the Food Network, or even The Today Show, you'll see lots of Giada de Laurentiis. She is known for her Italian cooking and simple, clean recipes. Giada has started her own cookware and food line at Target.

I love Target, as most women do, and now Giada has products there as well! Even better.

One lucky reader will win a Giada de Laurentiis pasta package! Which includes:

  • one box of whole wheat penne rigate
  • one box of orzo
  • one bottle of parmesan garlic vinaigrette

The perfect ingredients to throw a pasta party! With a nice side salad, of course.

Here's how to enter:

  1. Leave a comment telling me your favorite pasta dish.
  2. Become a follower of Sweet & Savory on your Google Reader.
  3. Become a follower of Sweet & Savory on Facebook.
  4. Post this giveaway on your blog, or spread the word on Facebook.

Four chances to win! Each chance gives a separate entry. Contest ends at 7 a.m. on Monday, May 17th. The winner will be chosen randomly on Monday morning.

Have a great Friday everyone!

85 Comments

Would you like to comment?

  1. Ann @ Appalachian AppetitesMay 14, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    fun! i love her cooking shows. and i love lasagna!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Ann @ Appalachian AppetitesMay 14, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    you're on my reader...

    ReplyDelete
  3. Ann @ Appalachian AppetitesMay 14, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    and i "like" you :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. MellissaMay 14, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    My favorite pasta dish is actually a Giada recipe, it is a baked tortellini and it is amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  5. MellissaMay 14, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    And you are already on my Google Reader :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. MellissaMay 14, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    And now I like you on Facebook

    ReplyDelete
  7. Lindsay @ http://pancakesnpajamas.blogspot.com/May 14, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    I love butternut squash ravioli!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Lindsay @ http://pancakesnpajamas.blogspot.com/May 14, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    I'm a follower! :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. Samantha Angela @ Bikini BirthdayMay 14, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Follower on G Reader

    ReplyDelete
  10. Samantha Angela @ Bikini BirthdayMay 14, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    I love my nonna's gnocchi.

    Carbonara is great too, when it's done right.

    ReplyDelete
  11. EricaMay 14, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    whatttttttttttttt? Giada has her own pasta now? I saw the cookware line, but not the pasta! That is so exciting. I <3 Giada (as does my husband ;)). She is so cute and her meals look effortless but taste incredible. My favorite pasta-ish dish is Ellie Kriegers 4 cheese macaroni (i.e. squash mac n cheese)

    ReplyDelete
  12. ChristinaMay 14, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    my favorite pasta dish is cacio e pepe (cheese & pepper). it's a classic roman dish and it's really easy to make. no sauce required--the melted cheese + hot pasta water become a sauce. SO good. it's on my blog if you're interested.

    ReplyDelete
  13. ChristinaMay 14, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    i'm already a follower on reader

    ReplyDelete
  14. ChristinaMay 14, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    i'm a follower on fb now too!

    ReplyDelete
  15. JJHSMay 14, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    I love any type of pasta with an alfredo base sauce!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Lindsey ChristensenMay 14, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    So my family has been hosting a Swiss foreign exchange student this year and he is a phenomenal cook! He speaks French and for sure has that French flare for great cuisine. Gotta say my favorite pasta is his vegetable lasagna made with zucchini slices as faux noodles in addition to the regular pasta noodles and a Béchamel sauce in place of cottage/ricotta cheese! To.Die.For.

    ReplyDelete
  17. UnknownMay 14, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    I'm already a follower on reader & facebook. :) My favorite pasta dish is lasagna....especially the one at my favorite Italian restaurant: Firenze!

    ReplyDelete
  18. AshleyMay 14, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    My fave pasta dish is tuna noodle casserole :-)

    ReplyDelete
  19. AshleyMay 14, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Your blog is on my google reader!

    ReplyDelete
  20. AshleyMay 14, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    I like Sweet and Savory on Facebook now too!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Debbi Does Dinner HealthyMay 14, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Any pasta in white sauce is my favorite! Great giveaway, thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Debbi Does Dinner HealthyMay 14, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    I am a follower! Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  23. SamanthaMay 14, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I'm a fan of mushroom and cheese stuffed ravioli with vodka sauce :) and i'm following you on both and find your blog to be amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Amanda (WannaBe Chef)May 14, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Ooh, I love Giada! My favorite pasta dish lately would have to be orzo with feta, spinach, tomatoes, balsamic, and whatever else I feel like throwing in!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Amanda (WannaBe Chef)May 14, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    I'm a FB follower :-)

    ReplyDelete
  26. Kristen @ Change of PaceMay 14, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    I love any type of ravioli... However, my favorite is a sweet potato ravioli with goat cheese cream sauce. SO GOOD!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Kristen @ Change of PaceMay 14, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    I've been a follower of your blog girl :)

    ReplyDelete
  28. Kristen @ Change of PaceMay 14, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    and now I'm a follwer on facebook!

    ReplyDelete
  29. MaryMay 14, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Lasagna...all different varriations!

    ReplyDelete
  30. MaryMay 14, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    You are in my Google Reader...

    ReplyDelete
  31. Jenn@slim-shoppinMay 14, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    I love Giada! She came to Chicago a few weeks ago to do a book signing, but it was in the middle of the week and I had to work, so I couldn't go. I didn't even know about her food line at Target, how cool!

    I love baked ziti, and tortellini the best!

    ReplyDelete
  32. marci williamsMay 14, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Cheesey BAKED Ravioli with spinach and lots of Chheese. sliced onion and mushroom, Super yum.

    Marci
    rmwilliams224@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  33. NicoleMay 14, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    I follow you on GR :)

    ReplyDelete
  34. NicoleMay 14, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    I am a follower on FB

    ReplyDelete
  35. NicoleMay 14, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    Right now myu fav dish would be spicy buccatini pasta...or chicken and ranch linguini

    ReplyDelete
  36. NicoleMay 14, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    I just posted on my FB page :) Here is a link

    http://www.facebook.com/#!/nicole.stowe?ref=profile

    ReplyDelete
  37. ChristinaMay 14, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    My favorite pasta dish is my mom's baked ziti! I love it, but can't make it b/c J can't tolerate ricotta.

    ReplyDelete
  38. ChristinaMay 14, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    I already follow you on Google.

    ReplyDelete
  39. ChristinaMay 14, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    I already follow you on FB!

    ReplyDelete
  40. ChristinaMay 14, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    I spread the word by tweeting about the give away! http://twitter.com/DinnerAtXtinas/status/13992217308

    ReplyDelete
  41. ChristinaMay 14, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  42. AnonymousMay 14, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Publicly following Sweet & Savory with Google Friend Connect [Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug}]
    theluckyladybug[at]gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  43. AnonymousMay 14, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    I like Sweet & Savory Food on Facebook
    theluckyladybug[at]gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  44. AnonymousMay 14, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    Shared the giveaway on Facebook
    theluckyladybug[at]gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  45. NatalieMay 14, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    my favorite is probably vodka pasta or butternut squash lasagna :)

    ReplyDelete
  46. NatalieMay 14, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    and I follow via google reader!

    ReplyDelete
  47. kateMay 14, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    I love Giada and how she pronouces everything! If you pick me youll save mucho on shipping, Ill even come pick it up in person :) Enjoy your weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  48. TaylorMay 14, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    I like Giada but sometimes her cleavage annoys me :) My favorite pasta dish is gnocchi...I NEED to learn to make it!!

    ReplyDelete
  49. TaylorMay 14, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    p.s. I follow your blog in Google Reader!

    ReplyDelete
  50. SusanMay 15, 2010 at 2:19 AM

    We like Lasagne made with homemade sauce. We got the sauce recipe from an Italian friend of ours. It is so wonderful.

    My 2 year old grandson is so in love with Giada. He's loved watching her since he was a baby. He was calling out her name when we walked past her cookware display at Target.

    susan56bft at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  51. SusanMay 15, 2010 at 2:20 AM

    Sweet & Savory follower via Google

    susan56bft at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  52. SusanMay 15, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    Sweet & Savory follower via Networked Blogs
    id:Susan Claus

    susan56bft at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  53. Simply LifeMay 15, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    Oooh great giveaway! My fav pasta dish is pasta with red sauce, scallops and shrimp - YUM!

    ReplyDelete
  54. AnonymousMay 15, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Awesome giveaway! My favorite pasta dish is ... just about any pasta dish, really. But I love whole wheat pasta with shrimp and an arrabiata sauce. J'adore arrabiata sauce!

    ReplyDelete
  55. AnonymousMay 15, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Oh, and I'm a follower on Facebook now, too.

    ReplyDelete
  56. AllieMay 15, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    My favorite pasta dish is actually a simple lemon, basil, parmesan recipe of Giada's that I found on the Food Network website. Its heavenly, and super easy.

    ReplyDelete
  57. AllieMay 15, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    You are already in my Google Reader :)

    ReplyDelete
  58. She-FitMay 15, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    My favorite pasta dish is spinach ravioli... YUM!

    ReplyDelete
  59. Miss M.J. Ma'amMay 15, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Mac and cheese, just love the stuff! I'm happy there are so many good whole wheat pastas out now, I don't feel so guilty when I eat it!!

    ReplyDelete
  60. JulieMay 16, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Very nice giveaway! One of my favorite pasta dishes is actually one of Giada's...Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago cheese. It's on the food network site.

    ReplyDelete
  61. JulieMay 16, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    I'm a follower :)

    ReplyDelete
  62. annaleneMay 16, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    I love mixing pasta with garlic, mixed veggies, ginger and soy sauce.

    ReplyDelete
  63. annaleneMay 16, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    facebook fan! (anna lene)

    ReplyDelete
  64. annaleneMay 16, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    You're on my rss feed. Thanks for the chance to win!

    ReplyDelete
  65. Julie @ Pickley PearMay 16, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    My favorite pasta is anything with marinara sauce and mushrooms - plain and simple!

    ReplyDelete
  66. Julie @ Pickley PearMay 16, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Sweet & Savory is part of my google reader!

    ReplyDelete
  67. Julie @ Pickley PearMay 16, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Following on Facebook (Julie Glissman). Great giveaway!!

    ReplyDelete
  68. CynthiaMay 20, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    I love to do orzo with pounded lemon chicken and a sour cream sauce.

    ReplyDelete
  69. Julie @ Pickley PearJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Sweet & Savory is part of my google reader!

    ReplyDelete
  70. annaleneJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I love mixing pasta with garlic, mixed veggies, ginger and soy sauce.

    ReplyDelete
  71. She-FitJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    My favorite pasta dish is spinach ravioli... YUM!

    ReplyDelete
  72. SusanJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Sweet & Savory follower via Networked Blogs
    id:Susan Claus

    susan56bft at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  73. marci williamsJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Cheesey BAKED Ravioli with spinach and lots of Chheese. sliced onion and mushroom, Super yum.

    Marci
    rmwilliams224@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  74. MaryJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Lasagna...all different varriations!

    ReplyDelete
  75. Amanda (WannaBe Chef)June 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Ooh, I love Giada! My favorite pasta dish lately would have to be orzo with feta, spinach, tomatoes, balsamic, and whatever else I feel like throwing in!

    ReplyDelete
  76. Debbi SmithJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Any pasta in white sauce is my favorite! Great giveaway, thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  77. MelissaJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I'm already a follower on reader & facebook. :) My favorite pasta dish is lasagna....especially the one at my favorite Italian restaurant: Firenze!

    ReplyDelete
  78. JessicaJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I love any type of pasta with an alfredo base sauce!

    ReplyDelete
  79. Samantha Angela @ Bikini BirthJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I love my nonna's gnocchi.

    Carbonara is great too, when it's done right.

    ReplyDelete
  80. Samantha Angela @ Bikini BirthJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Follower on G Reader

    ReplyDelete
  81. Lindsay @ http://pancakesnpajaJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I'm a follower! :)

    ReplyDelete
  82. Lindsay @ http://pancakesnpajaJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I love butternut squash ravioli!

    ReplyDelete
  83. MellissaJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    And you are already on my Google Reader :)

    ReplyDelete
  84. Ann @ Appalachian AppetitesJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    and i "like" you :)

    ReplyDelete
  85. Ann @ Appalachian AppetitesJune 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    fun! i love her cooking shows. and i love lasagna!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
Copyright Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats. Designed by Balkeni Studio.