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My dad (age 98) loves it and already asked me to make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"joycerm53"},"reviewBody":"I agree! This recipe is the best!! I make it exactly as written and everyone loves it! I have also made it with ground beef and beef broth and everyone loves it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleHat"},"reviewBody":"I was all set to make this and realized I didn't have enough of any shaped pasta, so I substituted angel hair. I followed the recipe as written and we all loved it. Now I always use angel hair and I do double the sauce amount.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-11-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"karen7141"},"reviewBody":"This is really as good as the reviews said. I made exactly as per recipe. I will likely double next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"yolyg"},"reviewBody":"I followed the recipe except for using a can of tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano. It was very good but hubby and I both agreed that we would like it even better with Italian sausage. And that\u2019s how I will make it next time. 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I loved the sauce so much the first time I made this that the next time I doubled the sauce recipe (using hamburg and beef broth instead of chicken), mixed in half the cheeses, and served it over spaghetti with additional cheese. It's really all about the sauce, anyway, in my opinion, but delish either way. It does take time to set up and prepare, but worth it to me.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Eye"},"reviewBody":"I doubled this and substituted a pound of lean ground beef for the chicken, and beef broth for the chicken broth. Great sauce recipe. Thank you, Carmen and TOH.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleSushi"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe. You can substitute pretty much any heartier pasta you have on hand. I personally do not put the tomatoes in a blender, as I like them more chunky. I also don't layer. I just put everything together and top with the cheeses. Perfect comfort food!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LORA306"},"reviewBody":"This was tasty and the house smelled wonderful as it cooked. We really liked it but didn't love it. It took a fair amount of prep too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"karen7141"},"reviewBody":"
I have made this before and its wonderful but have a question. I have an abundance of fresh herbs. Can I use them and how would I adjust the amount.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sandy357"},"reviewBody":"This is an excellent recipe! I have made it three times now! I prepare the recipe as written, and double it! My son-in-law is Italian and he appreciates it each time I make it! Can be prepared the day before, and placed in the oven when everyone arrives!! Also, any leftovers (if there are any) are just as delicious when reheated!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"John275"},"reviewBody":"I sub the chicken with beans and use veggie stock and whole wheat penne a great vegetarian meal.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-09-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Rickiegee"},"reviewBody":"
I made this recipe this evening for dinner and it was very good! Even the husband ate it and he's pickier than a two-year old. I used 8 ounces of pasta instead of trying to measure 1.5 cups. There's just two of us, so there are plenty of left overs. It'll be great for lunch tomorrow. I would definitely make this again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-05-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"This is an excellent recipe. Very tasty!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ray218"},"reviewBody":"I served along with some nice crusty bread and received nothing but compliments at the bowling banquet. That\u2019s what I'M talkin about!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"akersandacres"},"reviewBody":"Now I know why you said your family never tires of this recipe. I used a pound of pre-seasoned Italian chicken breast I had in the freezer. I did rinse the chicken before cooking so the seasoning didn't mix with the recipe. Glad to see this recipe was a contest winner because it deserves the highest rating possible.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-10-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPuzzle"},"reviewBody":"I made this and I think it has great flavor. I just don't understand why it was so soupy. I cooked my pasta al dente to have it soak up some of the juice. Next time I will omit the juice from the tomatoes and cut back on the chicken broth by 1\/4 cup.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Diana754"},"reviewBody":"You definitely need to double this! \nAs usual w\/ me, I tweaked it to fit my needs\/taste. Even with doubling this, I used a bit more chicken, red & green peppers, onion and garlic. Plus I used a bit less cheese (not a fan of too much ooey-gooey cheese). I used olive oil instead of canola oil.\nTurned out exactly as I had envisioned.\u00a0\nOh, who came up with \u201c35 min prep time\u201d??. This was time consuming, but so is any homemade dish that requires this much cutting, blending, saut\u00e9ing, etc. Be prepared for a cpl of hours. It was worth it.\u00a0\nLove that I have left-overs ( the intention)! It tasted so healthy and so not-restauranty (which is usually so salty & bloats me - yuck!).","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-09-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jeanne003"},"reviewBody":"
I made this dish ,but instead of chicken I used sweet sausage, it was fantastic!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-10-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"glenheron"},"reviewBody":"
I made this exactly as written (used tube garlic instead of fresh minced) and we loved it! I diced and cut and everything early in the day and put the spices together in a small bowl and refrigerated. I used a small blender for the tomatoes and tomato paste. <\/p>
When I returned at 5, I cooked the chicken as directed and assembled it. I added Sun-dried tomatoes!<\/p>
It will be a regular and I will serve guests. A salad and a roll are a nice accompaniment.<\/p>
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