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Courtesy of Simply Recipes(R)
1/2 pound linguine, fettuccine, spaghetti, or other pasta
2 Tbsp prepared basil pesto
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely minced
16 large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 cup frozen peas
20 frozen artichoke heart quarters, thawed, cut in half lengthwise
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion greens
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Achieving the perfect al dente pasta — with that bit of “bite” left in it — is all a matter of timing. And while you may set your timer and test noodle after steaming hot noodle throughout the cooking process, it only takes seconds to go from magnificent to mushy. If you’re looking for a […]