Reviews & Comments

Well okay, it was certainly quick and easy to make. But the end result was just "meh"...not terrible or inedible...just nothing special. After 45 minutes in the oven it still seemed a bit soupy, so I put it in uncovered for another 10 minutes which firmed it up nicely, then added the mozzarella for 5 minutes. It smelled good...but it really had no strong flavor profile. It didn't really taste Italian. It tasted exactly like what it was: tomato sauce, meat, pasta and cheese. I agree with the reviewer below that the rotini was really soft and squishy. I think what this recipe needs is a good hit of Worcestershire sauce or red wine vinegar to wake it up. Overall, if I make it again I'll definitely add more spices to give it a bit more personality.

Everything you want in a make-ahead meal: hearty, comforting, delicious and easy to make. To simplify it even more, just add a jar of your favorite pasta sauce instead of the crushed tomatoes and healthify by using lean ground turkey instead of beef. Make it Thursday night and pop it into the oven for an easy no-cook Friday evening.

I have not tried but plan to - think my family will love it. for grnmtnkate, my family does not like chunks of tom either but I put them in blender and whisk a few times before adding.

My 4yr old and my 6yr old loved it. This is a keeper. To find something that they love to eat is hard.