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Updated November 1, 2012

Complete pasta guide
Everything you need to know about noodles and sauce

First published in Chatelaine.com's February 2003 issue.
© Rogers Publishing Ltd.

Does your pasta stick to the pot or taste starchy and boring? Use this guide to become a noodle connoisseur. Get cooking and saucing tips, plus Chatelaine triple-tested recipes. Youll never wonder how much raw pasta to throw in the saucepan or how long to keep it boiling again.

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