Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2012

I doubled up on the salt and pepper, because it was a little bland, but other than that, it is great. I also left out the corn, because I can't eat it and it tastes fine without it. Can substitute brown rice for the pasta if you need a gluten free option.

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crazyliblady

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2012

What a colorful dish. This turned out better than I had expected. I had to improvise based on what I had in my pantry. I scaled this to half and used one pound of ground beef, a can of diced tomatoes, mexican tomato sauce, a can of tomato soup and I did not have mushrooms. I didn't pre cook the pasta, I just added it in with the rest and let it simmer. Just add more water and this could have been vegetable beef soup. Thanks for a nice meal.

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~TxCin~ILove2Ck

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Living In: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2012

I made this for me and my boyfriend last night. We really enjoyed this dish. I only added 1 can each of the tomatoes and it worked well.

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Aubrie1991

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2011

I thought the base recipe was great. I left out half the water, no tom paste, no crushed tom. I added my own homemade stewed tomatos, a can of diced tom, and only 1 large can of tom sauce. I added garlic directly to the meat mixture and worchshire sauce. I also used whole wheat elbow noodles (no one can even notice). then wa-lah perfect.

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Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2011

I really didnt like this recipe, mine turned out really thick and it had to much tomato in it.

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ametz15

Home Town: Hampton, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2011

We liked it okay, but way too many tomatoes. I cut back and still had too many tomatoes. If I make next time, I will one can of each (max)

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Mary

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2011

Made this as directed but without the mushrooms and nobody in my family liked this. I ended up covering the whole thing in spaghetti sauce just to salvage it. It was bland otherwise.

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Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2011

This recipe is really excellent. I did read over the reviews before I made it, and agreed that there was too much of a tomato base. I omitted the stewed tomatoes, and only used a small can of tomato sauce. I also used diced tomatoes. I only used a scoop of tomato paste. I added a touch more white sugar, and stayed true to the rest of the ingredients. Yum!

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misskels

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Living In: Macon, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2010

added chile powder and diced red peppers. great flavor. i have also used this for hamburger mac and added dill relish and mustard for a "burger" taste. surprisingly rich meal!

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Mrs Farmer

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: El Cajon, California, USA

Living In: Lowell, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2010

I increased this recipe to feed 50 people and made it for a Halloween party for the Motor City Eagles and it turned out great. I left out the corn and peas and forgot to add the cheese, but it was a hit. Will definitely make it again but maybe only for 30 people this time cause we had lots left over.

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