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My mother and I, our favorite part of any baked pasta is the top, where the cheese gets crusty.

Giada De Laurentiis

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Giada De Laurentiis
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: August 22
Actor
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The Eternal City
Giada Pamela De Laurentiis
Giada Pamela De Benedetti
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