Mom's Menu: Shrimp & Spinach Linguine

As the holidays approach, it’s nice to have a full pantry of things you need for quick and easy meals.  This week you can pick up everyday products at a great price—especially at the Smith’s Mix and Match sale (continued from last week).  The savings are fabulous, but they come with a price—time that is.  You have to be willing to plan ahead and make a list of how you want to combine your groupings of 10 to get the things you need most.  Last week I bought 7 groupings of 10, and because I was one off on my counting, (which can happen when your cart is full of items), I just told the clerk to scan me an extra package of butter which I would grab before I left the store.  This made everything come out right.  In addition, I had coupons for most of my items, for a significant additional savings.  Check out our post on Saving with Coupons to learn where you can obtain the coupons you need—it’s easier than you think.  This week I am going to note which items have coupons available from various sources so that you can see how much additional savings could be yours.  The only downside of the buy 10 get $5.00 off promo at Smith’s is that if they run out of some of the items, it messes up your plans.  So it’s best to either shop as early in the week as you can or have be flexible with planning your list from the featured items.

One product I think is very handy to have on hand is the Classico Pasta Sauce for $1.49 ($1.16 if you use the coupon!)  See instructions at the end of the letter for a simple and economical Shrimp & Spinach Linguine that I threw together in less than 30 minutes last week using the Classico sauce, frozen Green Giant Spinach, frozen cooked shrimp, and American Beauty Pasta---all of which are on sale at Smith’s this week.  It was almost like going to Olive Garden, and at a fraction of the cost!

Mom's top picks for the week of November 11, 2013:
My favorite deals are highlighted in green:

Please note that this week I have listed next to most items the lower price you would be paying if you were using coupons available right now for these products.  The lower prices you see are the actual prices I will be paying for these items this week by combining the advertised sale prices with my coupons.

Maceys

Sunny D 64 oz Drink $.79 – (with coupon $.29 each for 2)  
Western Family Chocolate Chips - $1.38
Campbell’s 10.25-10.5 oz Gravy $.67
Western Family 4 qt Ice Cream or Sherbet $4.99
Bubbas 6 ct English Muffins $1.25
Colgate 6.4 oz Toothpaste $1.25
Arm & Hammer 62.5-75 oz Liquid Detergent $2.50 
Western Family Crescent Rolls - $1.25
Western Family Evaporated Milk - $.50
Navel Oranges - $.59/lb
Zesta Crackers - $1.67
Libby’s Pumpkin - $2.50 – (with coupon, $2.00)
Western Family Pumpkin - $1.67 (I am listing this because it is a savings of $1.32 a can over the regular price, but with the disclaimer that I tried it exactly one time and was very unhappy that I did.  Since that time—I admit it was years ago--I refuse to buy any pumpkin except Libby’s.  To me there is no comparison.  Others may feel differently).
Weekend Specials
Hefty Foam Plates 50 ct $.88 (Friday & Saturday Only- Limit 2) – with coupon, $.33 each for 2)
Valu Time 8 rolls Paper Towels $2 (Friday & Saturday Only- Limit 2)

Lee’s

Wednesday ONLY Traffic Stopper - Shur Saving Milk - $1.98

Family Pack 85/15 Ground Beef - $2.49/lb
10 lb Bag Russet Potatoes - $1.99
General Mills Cereals - $1.67 – (with coupon, $1.17)
Western Family 64 oz Orange Juice - $2.50
16 oz Bar S Bacon - $3.49

Smith’s

**This week at Smith’s, they continue with their “What a Deal” Promo.  Save $5.00 when you buy 10 of the following items (mix and match) – You can buy as many groupings of 10 as you want, but count carefully, because if it comes out wrong you will be charged the regular price.  Make the cashier check to see all your $5.00 discounts have been applied before paying.  Note that the prices listed below reflect the $5.00 discount.

Capri Sun 10 pk $1.49  - (with coupon, $.49)
Campbell’s 10.75 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup $.49 – (with coupon, 5 cans at $29/each)  - Wow what a deal!
Carnation 12 oz Evaporated Milk $.79 – (with coupon from 11/3 Smart Source mailer, 2 cans at $.54/each)
Ronzoni 12-16 oz Pasta $.49 - $1.00 off 2 (with coupon, 2 packages for free) Can’t beat this price!
Kraft 30 oz Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise $2.99 – (with coupon, $1.99)
Heinz 12 oz Jar Gravy $.79 - (with e-coupon, $.54 each when you buy 4 jars)
Swanson 14.5 oz Broth $.49 - (with coupon from 11/3 Smart Source mailer, $.29 each for 5 cans)
Betty Crocker 15.25 oz Cake Mix $.99 (with coupon, $.61)
Oreo 10-18 oz Cookies $2.49 
Pringles 5.33-6.63 oz $.99 - (with coupon, $.74 each for 4)
French’s 6 oz French Fried Onions $2.49 – (with coupon, $1.99)
Pepsi or 7-Up 2 Liter Products $1 
Kellogg’s 17-24 oz Cereal $1.99 – (with coupons, as low as $1.50 each for 2) 
Hormel 15 oz Chili $.99 – (with coupon or ecoupon, $.72 each for 2 cans) 
Kraft 5-8 oz Cheese $1.99
Stove Top 6 oz Stuffing $.99
Ocean Spray 14 oz Cranberry Sauce $.99
Pace 24 oz Picante Sauce or Salsa $1.99
Challenge or Land O Lakes 15-16 oz Butter $1.99 
Green Giant 14-15.3 oz Canned Vegetables $.49 – (with coupon $.24 each when you buy 4 cans) 
Classico 8.1-24 oz Pasta Sauce $1.49 – (with coupon, $1.16 when you buy 3) 
Del Monte 14.5-15.25 oz Canned Fruit $.99
C&H 4 lb Granulated Sugar $1.99 – (with coupon, $1.62 each when you buy 2)
Ore-Ida 19-32 oz Potatoes $2.49 – (with coupon, $1.49 or with this coupon, $1.99 when you buy 2)
Oscar Mayer 12-16 oz Bacon $4.49
Hunt’s 14.5 oz Tomatoes $.49
Doritos 10-11 oz Chips $1.99
Kettle Cooked 8-8.5 oz Chips $1.99
Nabisco 3.5-9.1 oz Snack Crackers $1.79 – (with coupon, $1.42 each for 2 boxes)
Rotel 10 oz Diced Tomatoes $.49
Healthy Choice 7.4-19 oz Entrees $1.78
Marie Callender’s 7.4-19 oz Entrees $1.78
Swiss Miss 8-10 ct Hot Chocolate $.99 – (with coupon from 11/10 Smart Source mailer, $.74 each for 2)
Pillsbury 8-13.9 oz Sweet Rolls $1.38 – (with coupon, $.88)
Pillsbury 8-13.9 oz Crescent Rolls $1.38 – (with coupon, $1.13 each for 2)
Marie Callender’s 28-46 oz Fruit or Cream Pie $4.49 – (with coupon from 11/10 Smart Source mailer, $3.74)
Puffs 56-124 ct Facial Tissue $.99
 
OTHER STORE DEALS NOT INCLUDED IN THE WHAT A DEAL PROMO
Mountain Dairy Gallon Milk
Use the in-ad Promo: 2 for $3.88 with purchase of 2
Total cost $1.94
Green Giant 7-12 oz Frozen Vegetables $1
Kroger 32 oz Cheese $5.99
1 lb Mini Peeled Carrots $.99
Gala, Granny Smith, Red or Golden Delicious Apples $.99 a lb
Pork Loin Roast $1.99 a lb
Ocean Spray 12 oz Cranberries $2.50 (with coupon, $1.50)
Kroger 16 oz Cottage Cheese $1
Kroger 128 oz Party Pail Ice Cream $3.99

Alexia 13.5-28 oz Frozen Onion Rings or Potatoes $2.50

Land O Frost 10-16 oz Lunch Meats - $3.49 – (with coupon, $2.49) 

Tresemme 32 oz Shampoo or Conditioner - $3.69 – (with coupon, $1.69)

Sprouts

Red Seedless grapes - $.99/lb.

Boneless Skinless chicken breast tenders - $1.88/lb.

Boneless Center-cut Pork Chops or Roast - $1.99/lb.

Naval oranges $.88/lb.

Romaine, Red, or Green leaf lettuce $.99

Italian or Yellow squash $.99/lb.

Hass Avacados $.78 each
Fuji, Granny Smith, or Braeburn apples $.88/lb.

Shrimp & Spinach Linguine

The things you need for this dish are:

-A bottle of Classico Pasta Sauce (Four Cheese Alfredo, Classic Alfredo, or Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo)

-1 package of American Beauty or Ronzoni Linguini

-1/2 pound of any size frozen, cooked shrimp, thawed under cold running water, tails removed (just pinch the tails and squeeze, and they’ll pop of)

-1/2 a bag or so of frozen Kroger or Green Giant spinach (or Broccoli)

-Parmesan cheese if desired

While the pasta is boiling in salted water, pour a tablespoon or two of olive oil into a heated skillet and throw in the frozen spinach.  Stir occasionally as it is sautéing.  After it’s done, pour in the sauce, rinsing the jar with a little water to get it all out.  Add shrimp and simmer until it’s heated nicely—just a few minutes on low heat.

Rinse and drain the linguini and spoon sauce over the top.  Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.

Serves 4.

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