Reviewed: May 27, 2012

Added sauteed chicken strips and it turned out great. I may try half and half next time to see if the heavy cream is worth the extra calories.

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danandash1215

Reviewed: May 7, 2012

This was pretty good - the only change was that I used plain diced tomatoes instead of italian style since I already had those in the cupboard and I pureed the tomatoes mixture. I found it to be a bit bland so I may play around with the spices a bit next time, but it could also have been because I used plain diced tomatoes.

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may2mac

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: May 5, 2012

Pretty good! I added sauteed mushrooms and a bit more garlic, salt, and sugar. I also pureed it. Next time I'll puree a little less (it wasn't chunky enough), use FRESH herbs, add more veggies (spinach?) and maybe add a bit more cream and/or parmesan cheese. Maybe pureeing in a little cottage cheese would be good:) Overall, great tomato sauce recipe! I suggest doubling it and freezing the left overs.

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kchris

Reviewed: May 3, 2012

I'm not good at experimenting but at the drop of a hat, when I had just a half hour to prepare dinner for 2, this recipe worked! Absolutely delicious. I usedonly one-half of a small onion instead of a whole onion and I used 2 garlic cloves, not one. I had all of the ingredients except the 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes so I substituted what I had on hand: a one-quart container of fresh grape tomatoes, which I mashed in the pan when added, along with an 8 oz. can of tomato sauce. I used those two items instead of the large can of diced tomatoes. This sauce was perfect with a half-pound of macaroni. Added grated parmigiana & more fresh pepper to my plate. Delicious! (For those who thought the sauce was too liquid, they may have covered the sauce while it simmered. Don't cover it.)

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normajeanne

Reviewed: May 2, 2012

Delicious! I make this about once a week because my boyfriend loves it. The only thing I change is I like to add half a zucchini and half a banana squash chopped up. I add it when I add the tomatoes. It gives it a more flavor and texture.

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aliciaconstance

Reviewed: May 1, 2012

I use fresh basil and half and half with a few tablespoons of fresh grated parmesan cheese, just add some sauteed hot Italian sausage for a complete meal.

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Mrs. Chef Esh

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Lititz, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2012

5 stars. Loved the diced tomatoes instead of sauce.

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Momof3

Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2012

My boyfriend and I loved this sauce! I didn't do the onions and garlic because we're not a fan of those flavors. I also put the tomato mixture in the food processor because I don't like chunky sauces. Thinking about adding mushrooms or other vegetables next time before I process it!

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vreily

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2012

Good recipe! Doubled sauce. Sautéed garlic, 4 cloves & diced mushrooms. Blended all seasonings & diced tomatoes in blender, then added to the skillet with sautéed items. Only used 1 tblspn butter. Used 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup soft butter & 1 tsp flour to replace heavy cream. Added diced olives and another 1/4 salt to sauce. Also flour as needed to thicken sauce and let simmer. Serve over a light pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.

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brilyn

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Apple Valley, California, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2012

Just made this for dinner and it was just ok. I wish it had more of a tomato flavour. Also, I think there was too much dried basil. I wish I had made it with fresh instead. My husband thought it was just ok too. I think with tweaking and fresh basil, this would be much better.

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