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One-Pot Pasta Primavera With Shrimp

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Onepot pasta primavera with shrimp in a bowl.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

This lightning-fast version of the classic pasta recipe calls for just the right amount of water that magically cooks down to create a silky sauce (no draining necessary!). Bright green vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and plump shrimp round out this springy meal that can be enjoyed all year round.

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