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Salt Your Pasta Water!

Season 9 Episode 909 | 26m 46s

Lidia shows how to salt, save and sauce the way the Italians do! Lidia prepares a Pasta Primavera “New School” with creamy pesto loaded with fresh vegetables. Then, her grandson Ethan talks about his recent preparation of her Penne with Vodka Sauce. Lidia’s last recipe is a green and delicious pasta dish starring Cavatappi with Asparagus and Spinach Pesto.

Aired: 11/16/21
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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