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Easy & delicious. The only change made was using 1\/2 the amount of parsley.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-10-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarineMom_texas"},"reviewBody":"
I liked that with this recipe you add your own seasonings to your liking and it was delicious. I did add a sprinkling more of Italian seasoning per one of the reviews. We are trying to increase our fiber and this fit the bill with 8 grams of fiber. We will have this spaghetti from now on. It is delicious.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedFan"},"reviewBody":"I love one pot meals! When I\u2019m tired but I still need to get dinner on the table for my family, this is perfect. It doesn\u2019t make a huge mess since it\u2019s only one pot, and it\u2019s quick and easy, not to mention delicious. Everyone enjoyed it along with some garlic bread. It makes a lot, so I didn\u2019t have to cook the next day. We all enjoyed the leftovers too! I highly recommend you use freshly grated Parmesan cheese, not the stuff in the green container. I actually used freshly grated Asiago and put extra on the table to put on top of individual servings. Can\u2019t have too much cheese!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCocktail"},"reviewBody":"I love this recipe. Sometimes I use a pound of Italian sausage or less beef, depending on what I have on hand. So glad Kristin shared!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedDice"},"reviewBody":"I have tried many different recipes for homemade pasta sauce and considering how easy this one is it is at the top of the list. I made the sauce, ran some errands and then was able to come home, reheat the sauce and add the pasta. Will definitely be making this again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"Really liked this. 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