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Hearty and Light Pastas

Season 17 Episode 1722 | 26m 56s

Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Sausage Lasagna. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of Canned Diced Tomatoes. Toni Tipton- Martin shares the story of the first industrial pasta factory in America, and test cook Morgan Bolling makes Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil).

Aired: 09/20/24 | Expires: 09/19/25
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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