Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2007

I don't necessarily think this needs to be made in the slow cooker. It is nice that it can be, if needed. I made mine on the stove and then baked it in the oven at 350 for about 20 minutes. The kids gobbled it right up.

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K.D. Baum

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: La Grande, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2007

This is a great dish. My husband made it first for a friends baby shower that I had as a surprise and all was gone! You can make it however you want. We use the half Italian Sausage also for some spice. I have had several people ask for this recipe.

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Lauriek

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Living In: Stillwater, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2007

This is a great family recipe. I would definitely NOT cook the pasta, and add more sauce, as my pasta was mushy by the time it was done. I omitted the canned soup and used one large bottle of prepared spaghetti sauce and didn't layer. I also used ground chuck and pepperoni and had no issues with grease. In addition, I added one large tablespoon of chopped garlic and one large tablespoon of dehydrated onions, and could have used even more. It was, as noted before, quite spicy, so cutting down on the pepperoni would be a good tip- wish I would have read it before I made it. I would definitely make this again, as it was really yummy.

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Cokesmom

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Home Town: Harristown, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2007

This recipe is amazing! I loved it. I used Rotoni noodles instead because they hold the sauce better. Seasoned the beef and stirred it up and added water before serving it. Next time I will use more sauce tho...

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*Kristen Nicole*

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Home Town: Genoa, New York, USA

Living In: Tucson, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2007

My family of picky eaters all liked this dish. I made a few changes to the recipe that I found helpful. I seasoned the beef while browning it with italian seasoning, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley flakes. I used Rotoni noodles instead which hold the sauce better. I added water and stured it right before serving it. I also used a pizza cheese (Bothe cheddar and motzerella). Next time I'd add a little more sauce though.This would make a great pot luck meal. I love the fact that it's so easy to make. All in all, this is a great recipe and I plan to use it alot.

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Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2007

I used spaghetti sauce instead of pizza sauce. My husband and daughter, who are extremely picky eaters, actually liked this. I thought it was a bit rich, but because it was something that we all ate, I'll have to give it 5 stars.

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SteelersFan

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Home Town: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Columbus, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2007

Great! I did 1/2 the ground beef with sausage - awesome. My picky family loved it. A true keeper in my recipe box.

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Living In: Marysville, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2007

My wife loved this and the kids too. I added green peppers, mushrooms, olives and cut the beef in half and added sausage. Very good.

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Roger & Laura

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Living In: Puyallup, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2007

This was good seems like alot of work to do prior to putting it all in the crock would just bake it in casserole dish in oven.

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MommaJ

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Living In: Orland Park, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2007

I made this for the office and everybody LOVED IT! I have made it several times since then for my own family but I made sure to add green peppers, olives, onions, sausage. All these things made it truly unbelievable.

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Amber

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Living In: Mesa, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2007

I made this recipe for my husband and I on a day that our son wasn't home. We liked it. I don't eat red meat so I used ground turkey instead of beef and turkey pepperoni. I also added some baby spinach and green onions. I only used a 6 oz. package of pepperoni but next time I will use even less because the spices from the pepperoni really came out and the whole thing was quite spicy. My husband and I liked it, but due to the spiciness, I know our son won't eat it. I will make it again sometime when our son is not home.

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Rachel Kelly

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Marion, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2007

This is a great recipe. My family loved it. I added all my favorite pizza toppings. I also baked it instead of using the crock-pot. Turned out delicious. Will definately make over and over.

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2006

Excellent! Will definitely make again. The only thing I did different was stir the tomato soup into the ground beef instead of layering it. I thought one can would be hard to spread out between the two layers.

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SARAHDARNELL

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Home Town: Pensacola, Florida, USA

Living In: Newburgh, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2006

I've made this several times. I always use spaghetti sauce and I only cook the pasta about halfway. Mix the sauce and pasta together, put half in the slowcooker. Sprinkle your favorite pizza toppings over, add a layer of cheese and repeat. I take this to wrestling tournaments and the boys practically lick the pot clean. I've used all sorts of pasta, shells, elbows, rigatoni, rotini (my favorite) and I add LOTS of garlic, oregano and basil. 4 stars because I tweaked.

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MrsKatt

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Living In: Bay City, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2006

This was a great economical meal for my family. My picky three year-old loved it, which is always a plus. It was exactly what I was looking for at the time-- quick, easy, kid-friendly, cheap, and didn't require a trip to the grocery store. Will make again & again, maybe with extra pizza toppings added.

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2006

Made while camping on the Cape. I didn't have enough sauce so it came out a little dry, but the kids (all nine of them) loved it. I served extra sauce and cheese on the side. I agree with other reviewers. Next time I'll add red peppers, sweet italian sausage and a few mushrooms. Will definitely make again

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contentatbeach

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Taunton, Massachusetts, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2006

This is very good and easy. I made it healthier by adding very lean beef, reduced fat cheeses and veggie pepporoni. I also added a bunch of veggies like mushrooms, olives and onions. It turned out great.

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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2006

Yum yum Yum!! The Fam raved about this one - I am trying to use my slow cooker more often cause it is easy!! This one took some time to prep, but it was great! I added olives, mushrooms, canadian bacon. I only used one pound of well drained sausage instead of hamburger - okay but better with more. Used Spaghetti sauce too - just fine. I did add 3/4 cup of water as others suggested - but the noodles got a little too soft so maybe not so much. Will definitely do again!!

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Reviewed: Sep. 2, 2006

This was an awesome dish!!!!! I added onions to my beef while browning it. It was very tasty! I didn't have the 2 jars of pizza sauce so I used a can of tomatoe bisque soup. It still turned out great. We will definatly make again, and use more cheese.

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CyndeG

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Home Town: Smyrna, Georgia, USA

Living In: Stockbridge, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2006

I have made this several times and with a little tweaking it is a family favorite. Using the advice of previous reviewers, I used italian sausage and ground beef and added about 3/4 cup of water. I did not add the tomato soup, either. I found wagon wheel shaped pasta and used it since it resembles a sliced pizza. I also under cook the pasta, because it will soak up a lot of moisture and turn mushy. You may need to add a little extra water after this has been cooking for a few hours, too. This is a keeper!

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