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The story of pasta and how to cook it! / Steven Guarnaccia.

Summary:

"A playful, fact-filled exploration of the fascinating history of 35 famous pasta shapes with a delicious, child-friendly recipe perfectly suited to each shape. In this ultimate book of pasta, 35 pasta shapes are brought to life through clever illustrations and fascinating facts! From farfalle, which means 'butterflies' in Italian, to linguine, meaning 'little tongues,' different types of pasta have wonderfully playful shapes, names, and origin stories! Each pasta is accompanied by a simple recipe specially suited to its shape. The result is an entertaining, engaging, fact-filled, scrumptious offering for everyone interested in cooking and eating - a fresh and joyful introduction to pasta, that is a fun-filled cookery book ... and more!"-- Publisher's description.

Record details

ISBN: 9781838667214
ISBN: 1838667210
Physical Description: 160 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Publisher: New York, NY : Phaidon Press Inc., 2023.
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Welcome to the world of pasta! -- What is pasta? -- In an Italian pantry -- Get ready to cook! -- How to make pasta -- The story of Farfalle -- Farfalle summer pasta salad -- The story of Rigatoni -- Rigatoni with herby sausages -- The story of Ruote -- Tuna & corn Ruote salad -- The story of Penne -- Penne all'Arrabbiata -- The story of Alfabeto -- Alfabeto easy peasy minestrone -- The story of Fusilli -- Tuna & Fusilli bake -- The story of Capelli d'angelo -- Capelli d'angelo with broccoli -- The story of Gomiti -- Roman Gomiti e ceci -- The story of Tagliatelle -- Venetian baked Tagliatelle -- The story of Tortellini -- Green goddess Tortellini -- The story of Cavatappi -- Cheesy Cavatappi & pancetta frittata -- The story of Trofie -- Trofie with pesto alla genovese -- The story of Gigli -- Gigli with steak & mushroom ragù -- The story of Orecchiette -- Orecchiette with Mediterranean fish sauce -- The story of Lumache -- Sausage Lumache bake -- The story of Ziti -- Ziti alla Norma -- The story of Mafaldine -- Roasted vegetable Mafaldine -- The story of Radiatori -- Radiatori with sausages, tomatoes & Feta -- The story of Spaghetti -- Spaghetti & meatballs -- The story of Pappardelle -- Roasted tomato Pappardelle -- The story of Stelline -- Roast chicken & Stelline soup -- The story of Bucatini -- Bucatini all'Amatriciana -- The story of Mezze Maniche -- Mezze Maniche alla carbonara -- The story of Conchiglie -- Creamy salmon Conchiglie bake -- The story of Ditalini -- Sicilian pesto chicken Ditalini -- THe story of Maccheroni -- Maccheroni & cheese -- The story of Paccheri -- Paccheri with wild mushrooms & chicken milanese -- The story of Cavatelli -- Blue cheese & chicken Cavatelli bake -- The story of Dischi Volanti -- Dischi Volanti with roasted pumpkin, chili & sage -- The story of Canneloni -- Cannelloni ripieni -- The story of Linguine -- Linguine alla marinara with mussels -- The story of Anelletti -- Anelletti Sicilian timballo -- The story of Caramelle -- Caramelle with lemon sauce -- The story of Lasagne -- Lasagne al forno -- The story of Ravioli -- Homemade Ravioli -- That's the story of pasta.