Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2013

I was pleasantly surprised with this recipe. i followed the recipe exactly but used fresh garlic and mushrooms. it was really good. My husband, who is very picky about his food, loved it. I like to keep my pantry stocked with items that can be used when I Need something quick for dinner. This is a perfect recipe. I always have ground beef in the freezer and tomato sauce and noodles in the pantry. This recipe is a keeper.

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Donna

Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2013

I used mostaccioli instead of noodles and mixed together with the sauce. I added Italian seasonings and garlic to the tomato sauce. Subbed Johnsonville Italian sausage for the hamburger. Yum!

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Magnolia Blossom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lostant, Illinois, USA

Living In: Magnolia, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2013

What an easy and delicious recipe! I had only a few ingredients to work with since the weather was crazy, so when I found this, I made it and hoped for the best. WOW was I surprised! Unlike other reviewers, I didn't get a beefaroni or hamburger helper vibe at all. This recipe was delicious! It's a keeper!

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iGreenSodaPop

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Los Angeles, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2013

I used fresh mushrooms (uncooked) on one half when I was layering the sauce/noodles because my kids don't like mushrooms. It worked out well. The sugar adds a different taste; very interesting. Instead of tomato sauce I used tomato soup (I had LOTS on hand); which also made it a bit sweeter. Husband LOVED it -- had three helpings.

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QUINLANQ

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2011

My family said this tasted like hamburger helper. They like hamburger helper, so why go to the extra trouble to make this recipe then.

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AbeLincoln

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Sunset Hills, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2011

I made this for my husband and my my two daughters who are 2 & 4, everyone loved it! It had great flavor and was pretty easy. I had a few revisions...I added an extra cup of jack cheese (i love cheese) I added 4 garlic cloves to the beef and onion mixture and some italian spices. I also just mixed all the ingredients together before baking, I didn't later and it turned out great!

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airforcegirl27

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cape May, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2011

This was fabulous. We made a double batch using macaroni instead of egg noodles. We used two 9x13 pans, and added half macaroni and half the sauce with shredded cheddar cheese, and the other pan had the other half of pasta, sauce, and shredded mozzarella. Both were fantastic. My 15 month old twins wouldn't stop eating out of my bowl.

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Carrie Wible

Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2010

husband and family loved this. Only thing I did different was add a bit more sauce....

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tryanyrecipeonce

Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2010

Love this recipe and have been making this exact recipe with no changes for a few years now. My husband loves it too!

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Liz M

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: May 28, 2010

We used to have this all the time growing up in Ohio - where Marzetti was started. We've always made it with elbow noodles, so I made that substitution - otherwise, it was just how I remembered! The Worcestershire sauce gives the tomato sauce a "meaty" flavor - don't skip it! I made a big batch and froze half before adding the pasta. It tasted great and the whole family went back for seconds. Great hot meal for busy families!

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