Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2009

Needed more broth - would've needed even more if I cooked the zucchini IN the meal - and I decreased the parm. Loved it! But it's obviously not perfect the way the recipe is.

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lisaxmarie19

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Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2009

Excellent summer meal. I used 4 fresh, diced tomatoes in place of the canned tomatoes. I also did not have bowtie so I used shells instead and it worked. This was so delicious! Can't wait to make it again.

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Tara Bebinger

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Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2009

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS.....YUM!!!

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Valerie K

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2008

I got this recipe as a tear off in the grocery aisle of the meat department years ago. It's nothing special........... It needs a little work - like some spices. I've tried it a couple of times and penne pasta works the best (1 1/2 cups) add some onion, garlic, basil, and some fresh tomatoes to the mix and it's not bad for a quick meal.

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Jillian

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Living In: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2008

I used a little less meat, a little more pasta and it was really good. Everybody ate all their dinner, which is saying a lot at my house.

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K.D. Baum

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: La Grande, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2008

My family and I liked it. It was easy and quick so that was very appealing; but there wasn't a lot of flavor. I did sautee a small amt. of onion and green pepper then browned the meat and added onion powder plus salt & pepper. I also added about 1/3 cup of red wine and some water b/c there wasn't enough liquid. Overall nice easy meal.

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2008

I made this recipe today and OMG it was soooooooo good! It's almost like a homemade Hamburger Helper. The only thing I did different was: I added chopped onion and bell peppers, 1 Tbsp of chili powder, 3 chopped garlic cloves, and in addition to the beef broth, I added 1 cup of water. The one can of beef broth just wasn't enough liquid. I also let it simmer with the top on the pot. Oh, and I cooked mine longer than the alloted 15 minutes. You definantely need more than 15 minutes if you want the pasta to cook all the way through. This was a great recipe! I can't wait to try it again!

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Annette Williams

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Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2008

NOTHING SPECIAL. IF I USED PREGO SAUCE AND PUT THE MEAT IN IT'S FASTER AND IT TASTED VERY GOOD.

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Comerio P.R.

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Living In: Glen Spey, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2008

Awsome recipe. I did just as direction said and it was great. Really quick and easy.

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keb78

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Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2008

This comes together so easily! I used ground turkey and also added onion and garlic while browning. Instead of bowtie I used elbow noodles as I had them on hand and Better than Bouillion to make the beef broth. I am taking the dish to a friend who just had a baby and I am sure they will love it!

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Cathy's Kitchen

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Home Town: Marilla, New York, USA

Living In: Acworth, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2008

I tried this recipe on a weeknight for a family of four, one very picky little girl and a 12 month old... everyone loved it! I had to tweak the recipe a little because I didn't have beef broth or zucchini so I just used tomato paste & ketchup instead to thicken the mixture. It came out wonderfully and was ready in less than 30 minutes. Definately will make again.

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samantha

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Living In: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2008

Unremarkable.

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Reviewed: May 21, 2008

Im not a pasta person. I made this for my husband and he said he enjoyed it and would like it again. Thank you for the recipe.

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Christina

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Living In: Tyler, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2008

Yum! This is a very tasty dish! I made the recipe for two but used an entire can of diced tomatoes. I also shredded the zuchini (so hubby and son would eat veggies) and sauteed a bit of onion and garlic before browning the beef. Will definitely make again!

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anniecate

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Home Town: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2008

My husband loved this and wants me to make it again! He doesn't eat cheese, but he liked it just fine without the parmesan. I had been warned of this recipe's blandness though, and decided to add some things to spice it up: In the pan, before browing the meat, I sauted some onions. While browning the meat, I seasoned it with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

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Living In: Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2008

This is a great recipe which provides a lot of leftovers, which always come out great! We like more tomatoes with our pasta so I usually add an additional 1/2 to 1 can of italian diced tomatoes. I also carmelize some sweet onion with the beef which adds a little extra flavor!

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TORIATC1

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Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2008

I took out the zuccini and tomatoes due to picky eaters, but it turned out great! It was a little dry, probably because of taking the vegitables out, so I will probably add more broth next time to make it juicier. Overall a very good recipe and a good change of pace!

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Jenn

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2008

This was fantastic! I did take some "artistic liberties" with it and added some pesto sauce to the hamburger when it was browning, as well as onions. Fabulous flavor - my kids even liked it!

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BryRon

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Home Town: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Living In: Wagoner, Oklahoma, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2008

Excellent recipe. Just as easy as Hamburger Helper, but much better tasting and more nutritious. I used less ground beef (about a pound) and added onions to it while cooking. Will definitely put this in my "keepers" file!

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