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It was so good my family wanted it two days in a row!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CMenard43"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely Delicious!!! However I did leave out the mushrooms cause I don't like them and added ricotta with half the sour cream!! Yummy indeed!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cwbuff2"},"reviewBody":"Yummy weeknight dinner or a good potluck choice. I had medium, not small, shells but I think small are better. I also added fennel seed to the sauce as a previous reviewer suggested. I will definitely make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pajamaangel"},"reviewBody":"This is a good casserole. I had to use gluten free pasta so I chose elbow which I felt was closest to the small shell pasta. It didn't hold together all that well, but I loved the flavor of the Provolone cheese in this dish. Very unique.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"trbauer1016"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe several times. 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This was a cross between a lasagna and casserole. Either way, it was very good. I'll will rotate this with my other lasagna recipes.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"05\/28\/2018 20:24","GUID":"b72b9b99845f46a2aecb9496139b8373","MemberId":1196484,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"justmbeth","SubmittedDate":"05\/28\/2018 20:24"},{"Comment":"
I've been making this recipe for 10 years now, it's a regular in the rotation. I omit the mushrooms and used dried onions. Also great with sweet or hot Italian sausage.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"02\/04\/2016 15:39","GUID":"98DFE1080CD13590B56D8DAE24384C90","MemberId":92779,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JMartinelli13","SubmittedDate":"02\/04\/2016 15:39"},{"Comment":"
It tasted delicious (I used a butternut squash sauce and a little extra meat - 2 lbs.), however, I think next time I'll mix up a little ricotta and egg with the noodles. It didn't stay together at all and was more like a goulash.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"11\/15\/2014 20:09","GUID":"3225a3040d1440f2bf1665e32a6d519d","MemberId":8100712,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Kimsam317","SubmittedDate":"11\/15\/2014 20:08"},{"Comment":"
Wonderful! I used regular sour cream and provolone cheese, not low-fat.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"10\/26\/2014 13:09","GUID":"21236af4eb8148cf80197e1b16b11b6c","MemberId":2710974,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kleighscott","SubmittedDate":"10\/26\/2014 13:09"},{"Comment":"
This was so good, my husband asked to put it on our rotating list. It was easy and the flavors were great. Will be making again.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"fe63d6f870694808a5cc9fa455d4c7d4","MemberId":1863534,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jtermont","SubmittedDate":"02\/16\/2014 15:25"},{"Comment":"
Absolutely Delicious!!! However I did leave out the mushrooms cause I don't like them and added ricotta with half the sour cream!! Yummy indeed!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"01\/16\/2014 18:16","GUID":"dc033fa0820b45efbedf930e278ca8fc","MemberId":6071659,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"CMenard43","SubmittedDate":"01\/16\/2014 18:16"},{"Comment":"
Love it!! My whole family loves it!! Excellent recipe and will be made quite often here.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"08\/04\/2013 19:51","GUID":"58228da7da5446178edcbc10487eee1e","MemberId":5412448,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"TeneishaK","SubmittedDate":"08\/04\/2013 19:51"},{"Comment":"
The sour cream and provolone make this lasagna very unique. Delicous<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"07\/16\/2013 16:33","GUID":"98D2C2F242E441BFBC5E97AF86138B06","MemberId":2452569,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"CheffromKY","SubmittedDate":"07\/16\/2013 16:33"},{"Comment":"
Yummy weeknight dinner or a good potluck choice. I had medium, not small, shells but I think small are better. I also added fennel seed to the sauce as a previous reviewer suggested. I will definitely make this again.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"03\/03\/2013 19:08","GUID":"b2fe9e4349f84a1e8ad22d153e9b2ac2","MemberId":5946195,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"cwbuff2","SubmittedDate":"03\/03\/2013 19:08"},{"Comment":"
I prefer this low fat lasagna recipe to my previous recipe. It was so good my family wanted it two days in a row!!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"03\/08\/2012 05:17","GUID":"f99715c0f007490a96e9c18562292aa9","MemberId":6552356,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jpardi","SubmittedDate":"03\/08\/2012 05:17"},{"Comment":"
I omitted the musshrooms and added spinach, but expected it to be a bit more flavorful. My husband and son loved it. I think I'll add about 1\/4 cup of mozzarella to the sour cream next time and some fennel seed to the sauce.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"06\/17\/2011 19:21","GUID":"12f2ae01cf8b4727969acd0b3cc40487","MemberId":3892699,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"theresa23","SubmittedDate":"06\/17\/2011 19:21"},{"Comment":"
I have made this recipe several times...it's delicious.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"05\/01\/2011 07:44","GUID":"d1442ad35c674bd49de8cd2da74bdf51","MemberId":1045523,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"trbauer1016","SubmittedDate":"05\/15\/2011 15:54"},{"Comment":"
I have made this recipe several times. Easy, quick and delicious it has now become one of my families favorites.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"05\/01\/2011 07:44","GUID":"d1442ad35c674bd49de8cd2da74bdf51","MemberId":1045523,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"trbauer1016","SubmittedDate":"05\/01\/2011 07:44"},{"Comment":"
I have made this several times. I only use 1\/2 lb of meat though and add in extra cooked pasta to compensate. Easy, delicious and makes great leftovers!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"10\/08\/2009 22:22","GUID":"d44bca8eceb64c6dae8a2424390074fa","MemberId":2237803,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"caralynn1","SubmittedDate":"10\/08\/2009 22:22"},{"Comment":"
I really like the recipe. The only change I made was to add ricotta cheese instead of sour cream.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"","GUID":"5616530c2f1b4d29985ec9f124430440","MemberId":4143568,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"kristileonard","SubmittedDate":"09\/03\/2009 19:32"},{"Comment":"
Is it really only 8 oz uncooked shell pasta??? Didn't seem like very much at all??<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"","GUID":"64cf0f368b1b4c24994ce1c80118bb64","MemberId":4189487,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"nkw123","SubmittedDate":"06\/01\/2009 16:35"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"03\/22\/2009 16:34","GUID":"b7fd9003022247dfa4b7497e5139e461","MemberId":3725929,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cat88","SubmittedDate":"03\/22\/2009 16:34"},{"Comment":"
This is a fantastic dish. Threw it in my crock pot for a pot luck; have served it several times for dinner. Equally as good for leftovers too!<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"","GUID":"e3b6b235b725408083ddab4bc023adae","MemberId":3447625,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"kleverson","SubmittedDate":"10\/23\/2008 12:43"},{"Comment":"
I cant wait to try this,it looks amazing!!!!!!!11<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"","GUID":"9cef8c8a32874b23ab9e113d33161bd0","MemberId":3258603,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"shellyg101","SubmittedDate":"08\/01\/2008 18:03"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"05\/14\/2008 13:50","GUID":"9a3e830507d9409084a58213a33c65b0","MemberId":2956702,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Heather","SubmittedDate":"05\/14\/2008 13:50"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"01\/19\/2008 13:17","GUID":"E3977CDA18C84B91BB1728EAD171326D","MemberId":2108383,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"chris_giles18","SubmittedDate":"01\/19\/2008 13:17"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"11\/13\/2007 14:15","GUID":"e07b030db0ec4d2388e97753eea99409","MemberId":1931291,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"nicolephillips","SubmittedDate":"11\/13\/2007 14:15"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"06\/09\/2007 22:49","GUID":"78d60532132f40de9eebb8e730b5f880","MemberId":1656205,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"scupples4","SubmittedDate":"06\/09\/2007 22:49"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"06\/11\/2006 11:21","GUID":"e29af690e43e423d9e511bd2ac8e9ca7","MemberId":1163306,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"barbier","SubmittedDate":"06\/11\/2006 11:21"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"02\/05\/2006 15:46","GUID":"E31539A22BB14D318077785D3070CC62","MemberId":671664,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lborsari","SubmittedDate":"02\/05\/2006 15:46"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43222,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312156,"name":"Pasta Dishes","slug":"pasta-dishes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312091,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Simmer a cozy supper with these pasta dish recipes, including vegetarian pasta recipes for meatless Monday.","parent":310796,"count":2906,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pasta-dishes\/"},{"term_id":312163,"name":"Baked Pasta","slug":"baked-pasta","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312098,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for baked pasta recipes? Find baked pasta recipes including baked penne pasta, baked pasta casserole, and more baked pasta recipes.","parent":312156,"count":680,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pasta-dishes\/baked-pasta\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Cheesy Shell Lasagna"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n