Reviewed: May 12, 2007

I had high expectations for this recipe and it just wasn't what I expected. After four hours of simmering and the addition of extra garlic and extra jalapeno, it didn't taste like anything, though it smelled wonderful. I began making additions to help the recipe since I was having company for dinner and didn't want to serve it as it was. I added salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and worcestershire. That helped give it flavor but we all agreed it was still missing something. I am really shocked that the recipe doesn't call for any salt or other seasonings. I have made bolognese before and though it seemed like a recipe that should work, it just didn't.

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SFORD1024

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Miami, Florida, USA

Living In: Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2007

Thought we would like this more from the reviews. Thinking next time to use a mixture of ground veal, pork and beef...seemed the meat wasn't flavorful enough.

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melpy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Elkridge, Maryland, USA

Living In: Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2007

This was great! I let is simmer about 5 hours, instead of the suggested 3 - and used bell pepper instead of the jalepeno. My family loved it!

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HPR3448

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2007

We absolutely love this recipe. It is delicious. I have never had the time to simmer it for three hours but it is always super tasty after an hour. Sometimes we add an extra jar of sauce to thicken it up. We also put it on top of spaghetti squash instead of regular pasta, mmmm delicious!

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Keena

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: White Rock, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2006

I was feeding toddlers so I omitted the jalepenos and I added a bunch of frozen peas and alot of fresh spinach (it shrinks so much it feels like alot). This sauce was great.

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Laura K

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Plantation, Florida, USA

Living In: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2006

TOO DELICIOUS! THANKS, My whole family loves it!

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Cecy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

Living In: Hanover, New Hampshire, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2006

This sauce was great! It was very simple to do. I think using fresh basil adds just a bit more flavor :) Overall I give this an A+

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TaraCraig

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Canton, Ohio, USA

Living In: Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2006

Outstanding! Both my husband and I loved it! I followed the recipe exactly. I grated 2 green jalapenos but will use 3 next time.

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Stacie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Living In: Pasadena, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2006

I frequently go to great lengths to make recipes online with mediocre results. This was EASY, and smells amazing. (I added chili pepper flakes, a splash of worcestershire, tobasco, and fresh ground pepper to give it some kick). Hooray, a recipe worth the effort! Thanks!

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JVO

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2005

This is my first time making sauce with ground turkey. At first I was skeptical and pensive. I could not imagine that it would come close to the sauce I usually make (ground beef and pork.) However, I was pleasantly surprised. The taste was great, my Italian, chef husband was very impressed. I did not include the pepper, just personal preference. The sauce was even better the second day. Healthy and taste great, you can't beat that.

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