Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2012

This was a great family meal... easy and good! I adjusted the measurements slightly to 1 pound of beef and 1/4 chopped onion. Also seasoned with garlic powder and a few dashes of tabasco before sending to the oven as it seemed slightly bland. I layered half of the cheese in the middle and sprinkled Italian seasoning on the very top.

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tperry1234

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2011

As written I rate it a 3.5, BUT... I added to it and it turned into a 5! I diced up veggies (eggplant, green pepper, and zucchini) and added it to the mix along with basil. Then I divided the pasta mix in half and put cottage cheese between the layers. My 6 year old son ate his veggies :) Very good recipe with a little customizing.

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juliashipley

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2011

Very good recipe as is, and would also be good with some additions. I made it as is and everyone enjoyed it. I especially like it because it's made with things you have on hand even when it's the day before grocery shopping day! Thanks for a family-pleasing recipe!

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Lisa

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2011

Very tasty, but lacks visual charm. If I were to serve this for guests I would, at the very minimum, put a sprig of something green and fresh for visual appeal.

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defunkt

Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2010

This recipe was good but I felt used more cheese than needed, so I tried to keep it healthier by using less. Also added minced garlic to the beef and some italian seasonings as well....

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Stacey

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2010

So yummy! We added extras like: mushrooms, fresh garlic, italian seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, extra onion, mozz cheese and medium cheddar, etc. This hit the spot and the kids devoured it! Dad was satisfied enough too, and we used up everything we needed to before going grocery shopping again!

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momma*3_ak

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2010

This recipe is so easy and delicious, although I changed a bit of it. Instead of ground beef or turkey I used cut up chicken breast, and substituted the spaghetti sauce for Alfredo sauce. As a healthier alternative, I used whole wheat pasta and it was fabulous. Thank you for this recipe!

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KendelSchmidt

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2010

This was a very easy recipe to make. I did change it a little. I used Whole Wheat Rotini. I used 1 lb of ground beef and I fried onions and green pepper with it. I used 1 1/2 jars of sauce and 2 cups of cheese. It turned out wonderful.

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Charlotte

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Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2010

This was SUPER delicious with a few modifications. Instead of ground beef, I used shredded chicken thighs instead, which made a HUGE difference. The texture of the chicken was very unique and great for chicken-lovers who like baked pasta. I sauteed the chicken thighs with both onion & minced garlic cloves, which made a noticeable difference in the end. Instead of mozzarella, I used grated swiss cheese. I layered pasta, cheese, pasta, cheese over a casserole dish and baked at 350 degrees instead. It tasted halfway like a melted cheese chicken sandwich and pasta. Having good spaghetti sauce to begin with is also important. I used Bertrolli Tomato & Basil. Great stuff, this recipe is definitely a keeper (with these changes).

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