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Spring 2019’s Perfect Pasta Round-Up
Spring has been teasing us with sunny skies interrupted by sprinklings of rain and we can’t think of a better time to snuggle up with a warm bowl of hearty pasta. From traditional ribbons, just like nonna would make, to more innovative sauces using non-traditional ingredients, we have selected the UKs top restaurants where you can enjoy this years sweater weather and pretend that you are living it up in Italy.
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