I made the mistake of throwing this all together in the pot (not layering it) the first time I made it. It still tasted really good, but the appearance left a lot to be desired. I find that I cut down the noodles to about 3/4 a package and up the sauce to about 2 1/2 jars. This is probably to compensate for not minding the clock and having no idea how long it actually cooked. But overall, for the ease and ability to leave it in the crock pot for my husband, who gets home 5 hours after me, it's a great, quick option.

Reviewed On: Nov. 8, 2009

I have a 6 year old and 12 year old who want to eat at Olive Garden every time we ask where we're going for dinner. They love this recipe and beg for it weekly. I had been using a different recipe that called for heavy cream, but found that the cream was not only more expensive, but left a filmy texture when eating it. We don't notice the separating of the butter as much with this recipe, and I use real butter. Overall for the ease in cooking, the handiness of the ingredients and the taste, it's definitely one of the top 5 in my recipe collection.

Reviewed On: Nov. 8, 2009