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Did recipe as shown with the exception of I used fresh spinach which was blanched in the water from the pasta.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Marti37"},"reviewBody":"Made this and it was very easy to make and we all enjoyed it. I followed the recipe as stated.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kirstie"},"reviewBody":"This dish was amazing. I used 8 oz of noodles and cooked al dente - 8 minutes vs. 11 minutes. I baked this in an 11x7 inch greased glass dish and it\u2019s more than enough for a family of 4 as a main dish. I\u2019m sure doubling the pasta made it less creamy, but it was still delicious. I\u2019m adding this to my go to vegetarian dish options. Thank you!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cindy264"},"reviewBody":"I just made this tonight and it was delicious! I used 6 oz of spaghetti (1\/2 12 ounce box) instead of the 4 called for in the recipe and added salt and pepper. Some of the folks that have dry results might be using more pasta than the recipe calls for. Would definitely make this again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Anna535"},"reviewBody":"I either didn't eyeball 4 oz of spaghetti well enough, or 4 oz. isn't enough for this dish, but otherwise found it very tasty. Unfortunately, none of my kids liked it. Adults liked it though!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sally894"},"reviewBody":"I loved this recipe the first time I made it, but it was a little dry. I made some changes, and now I think it\u2019s perfect. I have added 2 boneless skinless cooked chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces, a container of fresh sliced and chopped white mushrooms saut\u00e9ed in butter, and a container of fresh chopped baby spinach that I saut\u00e9 the last few minutes with the mushrooms just to wilt it. I also add 1\/3 cup of half and half or whole milk to the cheese mixture so it isn\u2019t as dry. The rest of the recipe stays the same. It will also still fit in the 8x8\u201d casserole dish. The new recipe additions make an even more complete meal, and people I\u2019ve shared it with love it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Rachel739"},"reviewBody":"It turns out perfect every time I make it. I use creamed spinach.\nIt makes it extra creamy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"amehart"},"reviewBody":"Very good meal and comes together quickly. I would add more Parmesan and\/or Asiago cheese next time as we love the flavors. I can see where this is a versatile dish and protein can be added to make a heartier meal. Will definitely make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-03-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Traci602"},"reviewBody":"Made this recipe decided to add chicken. Followed the recipe otherwise, found it very bland. I like spice so maybe add some red pepper flakes or something to give it some zing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rwippel"},"reviewBody":"I can\u2019t believe how delicious this recipe is for being so simple. We ate it with roasted veggies and the pair really complimented each other.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-11-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Angie2440"},"reviewBody":"
I would make this again, with some adjustments. I already added further seasoning but it was still bland, go heavy on your flavors. Also, half (or quarter) the spinach. It was way too much, large bites were just 90% spinach. I used one 9 oz thing of spinach and that was after I doubled the recipe and it was still a lot. I also used half the cheese (because I did not have enough lol) but it was still plenty cheesey, though a bit dry. Some tweaks would make this a staple.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ms11145"},"reviewBody":"I am always on the lookout for great vegetarian meals. This is excellent! I did carmelized onions and garlic together. Next time I will up the amount of parmesan cheese. While I didn't add salt because of the cheese content, I did add pepper. Husband would have loved the addition of chicken; however, budget is tight right now.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"suzihann"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe prior to seeing it here, from an almost exact Crockpot recipe. I too was concerned about the amount of spaghetti, not knowing it was meant to be a side dish. I basically following the recipe but increased the spaghetti to 8 oz and used more frozen spinach because the bag I purchased was larger and I figured spinach is healthy.\nIt's a very good recipe you can \"play\" with and it turned out well using a slow cooker.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-03-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KimJ580"},"reviewBody":"This was just okay\u2026not very flavorful. I don\u2019t plan on making it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Matianne"},"reviewBody":"I have made this (and froze it) for my son and daughter in law so they had meals after they came home with my grandson. It happened I was there to bake it! It was so Delicious! Saved the recipe and will make it again and again. Only Changes were: I used Asiago cheese instead of Parm, my daughter in law does not like parm. , I doubled garlic, more French fried onions, and use Daisy sour cream. With left overs we added some chicken breast and cream of chicken soup and had another delicious meal","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Eparsons"},"reviewBody":"I add in saut\u00e9ed chicken and mushrooms. Yummy","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tarre"},"reviewBody":"I just want to share the fact that I love monterrey jack cheese and have eaten many brands and the very best you can get is Kirkland's Monterrey Jack at Costco. I've had west coast cheeses, Utah cheeses, Wisconsin cheese, Vermont cheese ... Costco's Kirkland brand Monterrey Jack is the best. Just thought I'd mention this because some of the ones I've tried are yucky and will turn people off trying it again.\n\nThank you for the recipe, it sounds tasty. I always love some sour cream in a creamy sauce like this.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jay913"},"reviewBody":"Tasted fine, but so dry. needs to be saucier. 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