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- 13.25-ounce box of whole wheat pasta
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup chopped parsley
- 3/4 cup chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped oregano
- 1 cup pitted California Black Ripe Olives, halved length-wise
- 1/4 cup capers
- 5 oil-packed anchovies, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- juice of half a lemon
- salt and pepper
- approx. 1/4 cup panko for topping
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