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Seashell Supper

“Seashell pasta is served in a red sauce with bacon. My mom made this as a throw together meal when I was a kid She was surprised when, as an adult, I served it 'outside the family'. It's a wonderful kid-pleaser, and very easy to make. A meal in itself! Although, cornbread on the side is a great touch. Even the leftovers are delicious, warmed or cold. I often find myself with a fork digging into the leftover bowl right out of the fridge:)”

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Reviewed: May 17, 2007

Good, in a pinch for something to make, however the flavor was just okay. I added some garlic and that seemed to help.

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SKOOSHA

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Stettler, Alberta, Canada

Living In: San Diego, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2007

This was ABSOLUTELY delicious! I used a can of Italian Style diced tomatos that was already spiced with garlic and basil. Then as an extra I topped it off with some Italian Style shredded cheese. This is totally a meal I will crave. Big hit with my husband too!

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Megan

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2006

I needed something really quickly tonight, and this fit the bill. The only thing I did differently was to add some garlic powder, and Italian herb blend. I topped it with a little grated Parmesan, and served it with garlic bread. Absolutely delicious! Thanks!

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Caroline C

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2006

I'm giving this recipe 3 stars as written--good, but not great. I've also prepared this with 2 cups water and added a large can of baked beans. This changed the recipe substantially, but it was both healthier and more flavorful that way. I'd give it more like 4 stars with the beans, and will always add them in the future when preparing this dish.

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KISMET37

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Middletown, New York, USA

Living In: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2006

I made the recipe as written except I used diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano because I felt it was going to need some seasoning. Perhaps it was not meant to have an Italian taste. It was OK but not teriffic. But...when my kids were young they would have loved it. Maybe I'll try again without the seasoned tomatoes.

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CONNIE-O

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2006

This is a very tasty, quick, and easy supper to make. I used turkey bacon, since we don't eat much red meat and I wanted to cut down on the fat. My husband really liked it, as he got to feel like he was splurging with all the bacon. I've made this a couple of times and it's been good both times, so the recipe is consistent.

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IVOIRIENNE

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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2006

mmmmmmm, what a yummy recipe! i saved the liquid from my canned tomatoes as part of the water ingredient & measured both at an even 2 cups instead of 2 1/2 cups. many thanks for this delicious pasta dish, kimadave!

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LESLIE30

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2006

This was okay - had to doctor it up a lot because it was kind of bland. I added garlic and Italian seasonings and that helped but it still needed something. Finally added some Cajun Andouille Sausage and then it was good! I only added about 1/2 cup water and let it simmer. Probably won't make it again; its very much like another recipe that I've used for years as comfort food.

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CMac

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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2006

This was a great recipe! I did not need the water, the tomatoes provided enough eventhough they were drained. I also forgot to cut the bacon into pieces before I cooked it, made it a little harder.

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amyv

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Angier, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2006

I made this dish once before exactly as it was written, but my husband and I were not super impressed - it tasted quite watery and a little bland. However, I made it tonight with a few changes - I left out the water completely, I used a 28oz. can of diced tomatoes with the juice, and a 14 oz. can of tomato sauce. It was delicious!!

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Alle G.

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Hamden, Connecticut, USA

Living In: South Portland, Maine, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2006

This is very similar to a dish my mother made. She made it very much like Juliebu's variation--leave out the water and add drained kidney beans. My mother used spaghetti instead, but I liked it with the shells. Also used more onion in addition to kidney beans. Definitely tastes better the next day!

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DonnaL

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2006

I thought this was really good. It reminded me of something my mom used to make. I used less bacon than called for and less water. It was great!

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A. Zelasko

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Sacramento, California, USA

Living In: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2006

The sauce had good flavor, but I think I must have done something wrong because the sauce never thickened. It was really watery. My family doesn't like onion, so I used garlic instead. Maybe that contributed to my problem?

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Mandi B.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Vernal, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2006

This made a truly wonderful meal and my family loved the flavor of the bacon. I made this a second time and I did make a few adjustments. I made a half of recipe just to try. I used stewed tomatoes in place of diced and added some green pepper. A lot of my family love stewed tomatoes and green peppers so I thought they would also like it this way and they did.

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Sherrie H.

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2006

I made this tonight for dinner and my family really enjoyed it. I did add some fresh garlic and some basil. Unlike other reviewers, I had very little leftover but I am feeding three teenagers who went back for seconds. I will add this to my favorites for a quick and easy meal. Thanks!

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Lorie

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Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2006

This is a very tasty recipe. I cut the recipe in half and it still made enough to feed a family of four or five. I also did not use as much water as the recipe said. I will definately make this again.

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Lisa K

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Appleton, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2006

I made this tonight and thought it was just okay. The sauce was bland so I added italian seasoning, garlic powder and a bit of sugar to cut the tomato sauce acid. Using bacon instead of ground beef for a pasta dinner was a good idea and it was a quick and easy meal. I probably won't make it again though.

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MISSIMIN

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Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2006

This was very good. Reminded me of the "spanish rice" my mother used to make back in the 50's. I divided it since I cook for just myself, but still have alot of leftovers. I would use less water - maybe just the juice from the can of diced tomatoes as it seemed like I cooked it down simply to get rid of that excess moisture. I sprinkled some shredded parmesan cheese on the top of my serving - very good. Served with a side salad this was easy, filling and good.

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Jo H

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Living In: Plymouth, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2006

Ladybug, I thought the same thing when I read the reviews... This is really good. I personally can't imagine making it weekly because of the amount of bacon - it's not the healthiest meal ever... The thing I love about it is how well it reheats. It tastes much better the next day, and this is important because it makes a ton! Thanks for the recipe, we'll make it again (probably with healthier bacon).

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Jenny W

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Living In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 11, 2006

No Ladybug, you're not confused; someone else is. Not only is there no beef in this recipe, but neither is there sausage. Cook your pasta while the sauce is simmering. Serve the sauce over the pasta or just mix it in. Your choice.

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