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March 17, 2016

Parmesan pasta, Chicken penne pasta, Chocolate cookie dessert

By Melanie Behrens

Here are two wonderful pasta recipes and one for a great dessert. The first one is from my friend Anne Seltzer. When she served it recently, I, of course, wanted the recipe to share with all of you. You will love it and it’s really easy.
Parmesan pasta
salt
1 lb. spaghetti
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen peas
4 T...

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