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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2011

I think this is a good recipe; however, I think it does need to be cooked for 15 hours if cooking on a low setting in a crock pot in order to get a nice sauce. Otherwise, it looks more like salsa (too chunky). I diced my tomatoes instead of crushing them, and this allowed for some nice small chunks after they cooked. This is a nice chunky sauce, by the liquid part was a bit thin, so I added a can of tomato paste to bolster the consistency. I also added a pound of ground beef to make it a little heartier and more savory. Nice seasoning suggestions in this recipe, and the flavor and texture really does come out the longer it cooks.

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jenniferdiane

Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2011

I just really thought this recipe was missing something in the flavor department. Really had to doctor it up quite a bit. The consistensy was also not quite what i was expecting so I added some cornstartch mixed with water to thicken it up a little. I think this sauce would be best used for a chicken parmesan dish rather than over pasta.

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maw5016

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Millersburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2011

Great flavors but I thought it was a little thin. I added a can of tomato sauce to try and thicken it up. It also didn't have the color I was looking for in a tomato sauce. But the taste was nice and spicy.

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EmiliaAerynRose

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2011

I was very disappointed in this recipe. I put it in the slow cooker for 10 hours and it cooked down to make about 2 servings rather than the 6 it was suppose to make. The taste was a big disappointment as well. It tasted nothing like I thought tomato sauce should taste like. It was like a strange stewed tomato concoction instead. I only put in half the cayenne pepper it called for and it will still be too spicy for my kids. A big flop!

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DixieGirl

Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2011

I cut the tomatoes the night before and threw everything in the crock pot the next morning before leaving for work. It cooked for about 13 hours. I was worried about letting it cook for so long because a) my crock pot seemed too big and b) there wasn't a lot of liquid in the pot. My concerns were unwarranted, it was delicious! It had quite a kick from the pepper, but the cinnamon was a great balance. I served it over whole-wheat gnocchi and it was a hit! My husband even stole a bite from my plate when his was gone! This is definitely going to be a staple around our house. Thanks!

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Stephie

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2011

Enjoyed the different taste of this recipe. My changes - omitted the cayenne pepper and would cook less than 10 hrs. At 10 hrs, the crock pot was creating an overcooked ring around the sauce.

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tsquiresx2

Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2011

My family loved it! I used whatever homegrown tomatoes I had in the house that a friend gave me. I didn't not use cayenne pepper, I'm not a spicy tomato sauce fan. (I'll try it next time though.) The sauce came out a golden orange in color and was quite thin. (I used the sauce a few days after I made it) I simmered it for a time with two added cans of paste. This helped the color and the texture just enough. I served it in a baked pasta dish and had leftover on the side for those in the family that like extra sauce. It was a hit! I can't wait to make up a few batches to freeze for the wintertime. Thanks! -CJ

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ThompsonFamily

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2011

Help...great great sauce but it was tooooo spicy...can someone tell me something to add to tone it down a bit..please..I want to keep it and use it but I need to make some sort of an adjustment...asap...thanks.

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