My kids love it.

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I grew up with a Sicilianziawho was like my second mom.

I begin bybringing a large pot of salted water to a boil.

A split image of Giada De Laurentiis and a plate of her spring pasta recipe

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The result is so good that I can hardly resist sneaking bites from the pan.

Overhead shot of a plate of Giada De Laurentiis spring pasta recipe

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