Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2007

We enjoyed this item, but I cooked it on the stovetop and left out the caraway seeds because I didn't have any. I used more tomatoes and sauce than asked because we like a saucy pasta. I also used pennini pasta instead of macaroni for a change. Enjoy!

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Larababe

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2007

Excellent quick-fix meal, with lots of leftovers. Like most of the other reviewers, I made this on the stovetop and left out the caraway seeds. I also substituted a can of tomato soup for the sauce because that was what was in the cupboard. My husband loved it, but it was a little too sweet for me - next time I'll cut back on the sugar and use smoked paprika instead of sweet. Yum!

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yayforsprinkles

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Solon, Iowa, USA

Living In: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2007

Excellent dish! I am not fond of microwave cooking, so I assembled the dish and popped it in the oven for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. I left out the caraway seed and oregano, and used one can Rotel tomatoes (mexican flavor tomatoes with chilis) and one can fat free cream of mushroom soup instead of the tomato sauce. I felt that much tomato would be a bit overwhelming. Instead of the onions and celery, I substituted a bag of frozen "fajita blend" veggies (red & green bell pepper and onion), because that is what I had on hand. I quickly sauteed' these and poured off the residual fluid. Worked out beautifully and gave it a really great flavor. I also used whole wheat elbow macaroni instead of what was called for. Before I put it in the oven, I sprinkled the top with low fat shredded cheese and covered with foil. Super simple and super good!

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Jayren's Grammy

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Dickinson, Texas, USA

Living In: West Point, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2007

I made this on the stovetop. And this recipe was really good. The leftovers were even better. I will forsure make again.

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Lucy

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: New Baltimore, Michigan, USA

Living In: Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2007

The recipe looked easy so I decided to try it. I cooked it on the stove instead of the microwave because I am not a fan of foods cooked in the microwave. I did away with the caraway seeds because I don't like the flavor. Shells were used instead of elbows and added a little more bite with the cayenne pepper. I added a little more tomato sauce and I am glad I did since the shells drank it in. It has a good taste. My family loved it and I am sure that I will make it again soon.

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jflnrse

Home Town: Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Inverness, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2007

My family really enjoyed this easy recipe. I made it with shell pasta and added a little more tomato sauce and it was delicious.

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Connie Rockhill

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: La Mirada, California, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2007

Made this on the stovetop, and it was tasty--only omitted the caraway because my family doesn't like the taste. I know microwaves are convenient, but cooking in them diminishes the nutritionial value of your foods.

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SDK999

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Midland, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2007

Quite yummy. I found it just as easy to do this stovetop.

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Debbie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Pomeroy, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 11, 2006

Exactly what I had hoped it would be, thank you! My only change (ingredient wise) was that the diced tomatos had basil, oregano and garlic already mixed in which added fantastic flavor! I opted to saute the garlic, a little more celery and little less onion, browned the beef and simmered all together on the stovetop. (My microwave tends to go on the fritz so I prefer the stovetop.) Before serving I sprinkled a bit of parmesan cheese on the top. Fabulous.

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