Reviewed: Jun. 7, 2007

Tasty and the family liked it. I also added a little cheddar cheese to the sauce which makes it more rich and thick. A good weekday, comfort food dinner.

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Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2007

This tasted like Hamburger Helper's Lasagna to me, but I'm sure it is much healthier for you. I used ground turkey instead of ground beef, added a clove of chopped garlic alond with the onion, and used Lawry's(seasoned salt)instead of plain salt and also added granulated garlic and granulated onion, since I did not have powder. I topped my bowl with parmesan cheese, while my husband top his with a bit of cheddar cheese. Not a knock off your socks meal, but it was tasty and quick.

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BUSY GAL

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Riverside, California, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2007

This was surprisingly good! I used what I had on hand, which was egg noodles and crushed tomatoes. I also added basil, oregano, and paprika liberally and did not measure the garlic powder - just sprinkled a bunch on there! I added a can of green beans too. Nice, easy dinner!

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PULLEYHEATHER

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Living In: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2007

This was good with my alterations. I seasoned the ground beef with salt, pepper, basil, oregano, garlic powder and a dash of paprika prior to cooking. Instead of using tomato sauce, I used pasta sauce (cheese flavor) and added half of it before adding the corn and pasta. I mixed well and added the pasta (shells). I added the rest of the pasta sauce and added some shredded Cheddar cheese. Afterall, it came out delicous.

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Elina

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Gulya, Homyel, Belarus

Living In: Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2007

I added a little more salt and pepper to taste but I love this recipe I make it all the time.

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Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2007

After cooked, I added cheese and baked for 20 min. Was very good that way. It resembled a goulash, which the kids didn't like too much, but I did.

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Denise

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Home Town: Sacramento, California, USA

Living In: Green Castle, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2007

this dinner was ok i had to add alot seasoning because it was so bland and was to much tomato taste for me, if i do decide to make this again i will probably use something besides tomato sauce to give it a better flavor.

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amie

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Living In: Abilene, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2007

A good recipe to jazz up to your own taste. A little bland as-is, but add some spices and it makes for a good dinner. Good base recipe.

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Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2007

it was easy and decent. good for a last minute dish if you have alot to feed.

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BEIFSTU

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Living In: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2007

Mmmm mmm, very good. I did add some fresh garlic, LOTS more pasta and seasonings, but it was a good base recipe to season-to-taste. Thanks for sharing!

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2006

You know what? This exceeded my expectations and turned out to be a very satisfying meal. I have a very empty pantry right now and just trying to make do with what I have, I stumbled upon this recipe. I pretty much followed it up to the end aside from using ground turkey in place of the beef, but once I tasted it, I NEEDED to add something. Chose chili powder, cumin and a dash or two (maybe even three) of hot sauce and finished it off with a Mexican cheese blend. Was great - thanks for the recipe!

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Chikee

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2006

This is a good basic recipe but as others suggested I needed to doctor it up quite a bit. I used marinara sauce instead of tomato sauce (didn't have any on hand), also I added fresh basil and fresh oregano. After adding quite a bit of garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, it was pretty good. My picky eaters even had seconds. Thanks for the recipe.

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Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2006

I loved it. I added lots more seasoning though, red pepper flakes, fresh garlic, etc. The boyfriend fell in love, again. ;o)

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Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2006

I didn't change a thing and it was perfect. I needed something quick with the ingredients in my kitchen and this worked out great. Kids loved it.

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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2006

Very easy to make and tasted great. Everyone loved it!

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Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2006

It was just OK as is. The second time I made it I added minced garlic, Cajun seasoning and fresh basil from the garden. When I made it this way it was real good. Thanks for the post

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mofks

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Home Town: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Garner, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2006

was verry disapointed in this recipe was verry bland will not try it a gain

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mike

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Living In: Columbus, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2006

A good, simple, easily customizable recipe for days where you just don't feel like spending alot of time and energy in the kitchen. I doubled the elbows, halved the ground beef, added 2 cloves minced garlic, used seasoned pepper, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, a splash of White Wine Worcestershire, cayenne and doubled up on the tomatoes and sauce. Didn't add the corn. We actually enjoyed this dinner very much, with the suggested garlic bread and a salad. Thanks, Diane!

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Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2006

This was fast, easy, cheap and yummy. I added some celery, bell pepper and fresh chopped garlic to the onions. I also topped with 2 cups shredded cheese as well as adding a few spices like Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes! Very Good! Thanks!

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