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Very good and easy, but I left the pasta in the pan too like others commented. Definitely will make this again!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"wintermom9597"},"reviewBody":"I did not remove the pasta crust only to return it to the skillet. Seemed like a wasted step to me. I removed it from the heat, added the toppings and popped it into the oven. Great, easy weeknight dish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-03-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"delowenstein"},"reviewBody":"I'd used: 18-oz. can PASTA sauce, 1\/2 c. 5-cheese Italian blend. 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