Exquisitely designed, beautifully written and featuring mouth-watering photography, this gorgeous tome from Guardian columnist and award-winning food writer Rachel Roddy makes the perfect gift for the pasta lover in your life! Guardian columnist and award-winning food writer Rachel Roddy condenses everything she has learned about Italy's favourite food in a practical, easy-to-use and mouth-watering collection of 100 essential pasta and pasta sauce recipes. Along with the recipes are short essays that weave together the history, culture and the everyday life of pasta shapes from the tip to the toe of Italy. There is pasta made with water, and pasta with egg; shapes made by hand and those rolled a by machine; the long and the short; the rolled and the stretched; the twisted and the stuffed; the fresh and the dried. The A-Z of Pasta tells you how to match pasta shapes with sauces, and how to serve them. The recipes range from the familiar - pesto, ragu and carbonara - to the unfamiliar (but thrilling). This is glorious celebration of pasta from one of the best food writers of our time. SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANDRE SIMONS FOOD & DRINK BOOK AWARDS ________________________ 'I love this book. Every story is a little gem - a beautiful hymn to each curl, twist and ribbon of pasta.' Nigel Slater 'Rachel Roddy describing how to boil potatoes would inspire me. There are very, very few who possess such a supremely uncluttered culinary voice as hers, just now' Simon Hopkinson 'Rachel Roddy's writing is as absorbing as any novel' Russell Norman, author of Polpo 'Roddy is a gifted storyteller, and a masterful hand with simple ingredients' Guardian Cook

Author Brian Yarvin takes us on a 100+ recipe around-the-world culinary tour, from Malaysian Assam Laksa (fish in a spicy tamarind noodle soup) and Tibetan Then Thuk (handmade noodles in broth), to Turkish Rokali Eriste (noodles with arugula, walnuts, and yogurt) and Mexican Puchero Vaquero de Zacetecas (Cowboy beef and noodle stew). Noodles are part of worldwide cuisine, from Central Europe to South America to Africa. The range of grains, flavors, and textures is dazzling. From making the dough to preparing complete dishes with delectable vegetables, meats, and spices, author Brian Yarvin will help you get delicious results, and his writing will entertain you throughout.

A Waterstones 'Best Books of 2022: Food and Drink' A Times Food and Drink Book of the Year 2022 and a Spectator Cook Book of the Year 2022 A Stylist Christmas Gift Pick 2022 'If pasta is a religion, this book is its sermon' Russell Norman, founder of Polpo and Brutto 'Rewarding ... you discover a lot about Italy here ... huge fun' Sunday Times In one shape or another, pasta has been an Italian staple since the days of ancient Rome. It has been the food of peasants, the pride of royalty and a culinary badge of honour for Italian emigrants all over the world. It's hard to imagine Italy without pasta, yet the history of the country's most famous food has changed with the fortunes of eaters and cooks alike. In A Brief History of Pasta, discover the humble origins of fettuccine Alfredo that lie in a back-street trattoria in Rome, how Genovese sauce became a Neapolitan staple and what conveyor belts have to do with serving spaghetti. Meet the people who have shaped pasta's history, from the traders who brought pesto to the world to the celebrity chef who sparked national outrage by adding an unpeeled garlic clove to his recipe for amatriciana sauce. Renowned culinary historian Luca Cesari delves into the fascinating variety of his country's best-loved food, serving up the secrets behind the creamiest carbonara, the richest ragu alla Bolognese and the tastiest tortellini.

This brand new book from celebrated chef Gennaro Contaldo is all about pasta. One of the most popular of all Italian dishes, bestselling author and much-loved personality Gennaro reveals all of his tips and tricks for making the best of the most versatile of dishes.

Split into chapters for Dried, Fresh, Filled, Baked pasta and Sauces, Gennaro's Pasta Perfecto includes recipes for lasagne four ways, pasta salads, classic minestrone soup, homemade ravioli and perfect pesto, these are dishes that can be quickly whipped up for the whole family to enjoy. An inexpensive staple that can be easily transformed into a luxurious meal, the possibilities of pasta are endless - perfect for busy families and for easy entertaining. Join Gennaro on an exciting Italian adventure, and discover both new and traditional recipes that will quickly become household favourites.

A delicious collection of over 100 recipes and featuring beautiful photography by celebrated photographer David Loftus, many of these recipes can be cooked in a matter of minutes.

Packed full of tips for making fresh pasta, including gluten and egg-free, picking the best shape for sauces and featuring recipes from across Italy, this is an essential book for any pasta enthusiast.

Master the art of pretty-and delicious-pasta! Tired of eating the same old pasta from a box? Danny Freeman, the pasta maker of TikTok, has the solution for you. Danny Loves Pasta will teach you how to make colorful and creative fresh pasta, unlike anything you can find at the store. Potted succulent ravioli, rose tortellini, pumpkin-shaped gnocchi, pasta pinwheels-all these and more are possible for even the most novice of pasta makers. With no special equipment needed, you will learn how to take simple ingredients like flour, eggs, beets, and spinach, and turn them into vibrant works of delicious pasta art in every color of the rainbow. This book will feature: - 5 dough recipes (vegan and gluten-free options included) - 13 ways to add color - 7 foundations for pattern making - 6 traditional pasta shapes - 9 new pasta shapes - 14 fillings and sauces You'll then learn how to use vegetables, herbs, and spices to naturally add color to your dough so you can make everything from rainbow ravioli to striped spaghetti. Using simple techniques, you'll be able to create eye-catching pasta designs like tie-dye, polka dots, and plaid, and pair them with traditional Italian pasta shapes like farfalle, tortellini, and linguini. You'll then take pasta to new heights by creating shapes and designs you've never seen before: pasta plants, flowers, animals, and more. These edible sculptures are as tasty as they are beautiful (not to mention, great for entertaining and family dinners), yet they're surprisingly simple to create by combining traditional pasta-making techniques with lessons learned from origami, jewelry-making, cake decorating, and other crafts. And don't forget the sauce! You'll then learn how to pair your creations with the perfect sauce, with modern spins on classic Italian recipes that can become weeknight staples.

From award-winning chef and Food Network personality Scott Conant, a cookbook of restaurant-quality Italian meals that you can make easily in your home kitchen Thirty-five years into an illustrious career of restaurant openings across the country, widespread acclaim, and frequent appearances on the Food Network's Chopped and many other shows, Scott Conant has returned home to create his most personal cookbook yet. Meals cooked from simple, fresh ingredients were staples of Conant's childhood in a New England family with roots in Southern Italy. From his grandparents' garden to the dinner table, he learned early on to appreciate the nuances of different flavors and ingredients, and the strong connection between food and family. Focusing on these foods Conant grew up with and the ones he makes for his loved ones today, Peace, Love, and Pasta compiles simple, fresh, and flavorful Italian recipes for the home cook to bring to their own family's table. These recipes are built on the art of cooking for love, fascination with flavors and ingredients, and the simple pleasures of taste and conviviality.

Pasta is the ultimate resource for every level chef--over 100 recipes for pasta, soups, stir-fries, sauces, desserts and baked dishes! Make ragus, soups, salads, dim sum, and more with this internationally inspired collection of recipes. Pasta, in all its shapes and sizes, is loved the world over. With this internationally inspired collection of recipes on hand, make ragus, soups, salads, dim sum, and more. From mac and cheese to udon and dumplings, satisfy all palates and make the most of your pasta with everything you need to make a full meal out of it. This is the only pasta cookbook you'll ever need.

Whether you are cooking for one or twelve, Simply Ramen brings homemade ramen to your table with a delicious fusion of seventy recipes, including soup bases, noodles, toppings, and sides. Author Amy Kimoto-Kahn shows you how to put together a bowl of piping hot ramen in a myriad of ways with a choice of four soup bases, ramen noodles (homemade or store-bought), and traditional and non-traditional ingredients. Enjoy bowls of pork, chicken, and beef ramen. Or branch out with seafood, vegetarian, and spicy soups-and even cold ramen and a breakfast version topped with bacon and a poached egg. Make your soup base in advance and you have a quick, easy, and special midweek family meal. Try your hand at: Indonesian Pork Ramen with Coconut Curry Soup Chicken Meatball Ramen Teriyaki Beef-Wrapped Asparagus Ramen California Ramen with crabmeat, avocado, and cucumber Spicy Tofu Ramen Crispy Greens Ramen with Swiss chard, kale, and Brussels sprouts With simple step-by-step instructions and mouthwatering photos, Simply Ramen will turn your kitchen into a ramen-ya for family and friends. Delve into the world of Asian cuisine with the Simply ... series. From ramen to pho to hot pots, these beautifully photographed cookbooks serve to diversify your kitchen and your palette with easy-to-follow recipes for these iconic dishes. Other titles in this series include: Simply Hot Pots, Simply Pho.

This is an inspiring collection of more than 30 toppings for Italy's best-loved dish. It has ideas for every kind of sauce, from light and creamy to robust and spicy. It includes easy-to-follow techniques for making your own fresh pasta. It features classic Fresh Tomato Sauce, Wild Mushroom Sauce with Fusilli, and Meatballs with Spaghetti, as well as contemporary recipes such as Ricotta & Chilli with Black Pasta. You can learn how to make the most of fresh and storecupboard ingredients, including fish and shellfish, chicken, meat, vegetables, cheese, nuts, herbs and spices. This inspiring collection of ideas for dressing pasta will delight all food lovers. Whether it's dried spaghetti or fresh egg tagliatelle, pasta is a wonderfully versatile ingredient for making the most of seasonal ingredients or marrying together a few storecupboard staples to create a quick and easy meal. This book takes inspiration from all regions of Italy, with traditional options such as Alfredo's Fettuccine, Squid Sauce with Black Pasta, and Tuna & Anchovies with Spaghetti. With ideas for family meals, midweek suppers and luxurious dinner party occasions, this book will help you build up a repertoire of delicious pasta sauces to have at your fingertips.

This book comprises a good short manual for both professional and individual usage. The recipes are comprehensive, easy to do and quick to perform. Recipes are written by the writer in a way to extract your personal creative perspective of cooking. The photo shooting and food styling was performed by my friend photographer Kostas Frantzeskakis. We both tried to realistically depict the actual food figures. Its worth mentioning to say that during cooking, setting and styling our food a small festival filled the house where my whole family, friends and acquaintances tasted the superfine pastry foods.

Enjoy Italy's most famous food in recipes that won't affect your waistline. This is a stunning collection of more than 30 authentic dishes using healthy, seasonal produce. It features low-fat versions of classic recipes, including Lentil & Pasta Soup, Spaghetti with Clam Sauce, Lasagne, and Pasta with Pesto Sauce. It includes recipes for all occasions, from quick midweek lunches and suppers to more elaborate creations to serve at dinner parties. It includes a guide to the different types of pasta and a Fat & Calorie Counter for key ingredients. Nutritional information is given for each recipe to help you monitor your fat and calorie intake. For anyone looking to cut down on their fat intake pasta is the perfect food. It contains very little fat but is high in complex carbohydrates, which provide a steady release of energy to help you keep on the go. Pasta is also very versatile and combines superbly with many low-fat ingredients, including vegetables, fish and seafood, poultry and lean meat, as well as herbs and spices. It is perfect for all kinds of dishes. The recipes in this book are quick and easy to create and most contain less than 14g of fat per portion.They may be low on fat but still taste delicious so that you can enjoy satisfying meals and look after your health as well.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The debut cookbook from the phenomenally successful website and YouTube channel. Stuck in the same dinnertime rut? Rustling up recipes for all the family can be stressful, especially with fussy family members, but cooking should be fun and certainly not boring! Enter Kitchen Sanctuary - packed with the brand's top 100 recipes from speedy pasta and comforting classics to low-maintenance slow-cooked dinners, street food favourites, 'fakeaways' and so so much more, there's really something for everyone. A trusted brand that's loved by millions, this is delicious food for all the family that's sure to entice even the fussiest eater. Every recipe accompanied by a QR code linking to a video showing how it is made every step of the way!

Spaghetti, gnocchi, tagliatellea, ravioli, vincisgrassi, strascinati-pasta in its myriad forms has been a staple of the Mediterranean diet longer than bread. This beautiful volume is the first book to provide a complete history of pasta in Italy, telling its long story via the extravagant variety of shapes it takes and the even greater abundance of names by which it is known. Food scholar Oretta Zanini De Vita traveled to every corner of her native Italy, recording oral histories, delving into long-forgotten family cookbooks, and searching obscure archives to produce this rich and uniquely personal compendium of historical and geographical information. For each entry she includes the primary ingredients, preparation techniques, variant names, and the locality where it is made and eaten. Along the way, Zanini De Vita debunks such culinary myths as Marco Polo's supposed role in pasta's story even as she serves up a feast of new information. Encyclopedia of Pasta, illustrated throughout with original drawings by Luciana Marini, will be the standard reference on one of the world's favorite foods for many years to come, engaging and delighting both general readers and food professionals. Learn more about Oretta Zanini De Vita's work through this article and slideshow published by the New York Times.

Without doubt, Bone Daddies is the coolest ramen bar in London: great music, a buzzing atmosphere and large bowls of steaming ramen. Now you can enjoy the ultimate comfort food at home with 100 recipes from this immensely popular restaurant, including snacks, ramen, buns and more. Discover the depths of flavour that ramen brings - from the rich broth and the delicious noodles to the assortment of toppings, including succulent chasu pork, pulled chicken and fried soft-shell crab. Enjoy classic Tonkotsu, Tomato & chorizo or the Prince of Darkness ramen. Snack on Tenderstem broccoli with yuzu kosho mayo, Salmon kara-age with chilli ponzu and Beef tataki with crispy kale & yuzu miso dressing. Top it all off with Green tea ice cream or a Salted sesame snap. Praise for Bone Daddies: 'We ate, in truth, like rabid maniacs' - Grace Dent 'A New York-inspired, butched-up ramen-ya with gutsy noodle soup dishes that don't skimp on flavour' - Time Out 'If you worship ramen, then Bone Daddies will feed your yen. And if you're a first-timer, prepare for conversion' - Tom Parker Bowles

This is a step-by-step guide to making traditional Italian sauces, with 75 authentic recipes and more than 350 easy-to-follow photographs. It is a delicious collection of 75 recipes for traditional and modern pasta sauces. It includes meat and poultry sauces, cheese and cream sauces, fish and seafood sauces, and vegetable sauces. It features best-loved classics such as Spaghetti alla Carbonara and Ravioli with Four-cheeses plus innovative combinations such as Campanelle with Yellow Pepper Sauce and Linguine with Clams, Leeks and Tomatoes. It is illustrated with over 350 beautiful photographs, including detailed step-by-step instructions for every recipe that ensure perfect results every time. Complete nutritional analysis is given for each recipe. It is one of the world's best-loved dishes: tasty, quick, easy to prepare and part of an essential healthy diet. Pasta is quick and easy to cook, but it is the sauce that makes the dish. This fantastic collection of over 75 recipes has a pasta sauce for every taste and occasion. The introduction outlines the types of pasta and how to cook them as well as a guide to popular Italian herbs and other ingredients. This is followed by four chapters providing sauces for meat and poultry, cheese and cream, fish and seafood and vegetables. Every recipe is shown step by step with a stunning photograph of the finished dish. You can choose from Tagliatelle with Gorgonzola Sauce or Spaghetti with Olives and Capers for a light lunch or entertain friends with Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage or Tagliatelli with Saffron Mussels. Whether your choice is a meat-based, vegetarian or seafood sauce, you are sure to find a recipe here to suit the occasion.

Expand your ramen repertoire with an amazingly inventive and unique addition to the million-copy-selling "101" series:101 Things to do with Ramen Noodles.

Ramen is fast, easy, and filling, but what can be done to spruce it up and give it a whole new life?

How about recipes like:

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Summer Garden Soup

Zucchini Salad

Creamy Beef and Broccoli Noodles Ramen Burgers Chicken Alfredo Pork Chop Ramen Tuna Noodle Casserole Garlic Noodle Saute Beer Noodles (the ultimate college crowd pleaser ) Chinese Veggie Noodles

Corny Cheese Noodles

As a student at the University of Northern Colorado, Toni Patrick came up with creative and quick ways to make ramen noodles. These recipes tasted great and fit into her tight budget and busy schedule. Even today, several years after graduating, she still enjoys cooking with ramen noodles. Toni is also the author of 101 Things to Do with Mac & Cheese and 101 Things to Do with Canned Biscuits. She currently lives in Walden, Colorado.

Indulge your taste buds with the creamiest, dreamiest, most deliciously drool-worthy noodle dishes. Tiffani and Larone of @noodleworship show you how to create the best noodles from around the world using simple, straightforward, flavour-packed recipes that are perfect for beginners and busy families. Discover the secrets to rich, luscious Italian-inspired pasta sauces with Spinach Alfredo Radiatori, Spaghetti Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe. Achieve enviable cheese pulls with Nene's Mac 'n' Cheese, Cheesy Chicken Tetrazzini and Cheesy Baked Mostaccioli. Or create umami-rich Asianinspired dishes such as Garlic-Chili Noodles, Shanghai Noodles and Garlic- Butter Shrimp Ramen. This curated collection brings you easy and affordable ways to cook your favorite pasta and noodles at home, so you can satisfy every craving and achieve noodle nirvana.

Originally nestled in the heart of Bushwick, the ever-hip restaurant Roberta s has been serving up good vibes and tasty bites to a cohort of loyal customers from around the globe. Once widely known for its perfectly charred pizzas, the restaurant now sees loyal regulars and international foodies alike flock in search of elevated, unfussy pastas, salads, meats, desserts, and mind-bending cocktails. Since its inception in 2008, the Roberta s universe has grown to include a restaurant in Culver City, Los Angeles, as well as in Grand Central Station and the East Village in New York, along with endless pop-ups around the U.S., including fixtures at Frieze Art Fair in L.A. and New York. This book offers a one way-ticket to the Roberta s universe, packed with never-before-published recipes from the ever-evolving menu, alongside signature graphics, photographs, drawings, and stories from the restaurant responsible for single-handedly making pizza cool again. Hoy and Mirarchi explore the eight pillars of the Roberta s menu: pantry, charcuterie, vegetables, grill, pizzas, pastas, drinks, and desserts. All-new recipes include signature pizzas like the Famous Original, the Bee Sting, and Team Zissou, as well as classics like Green Lettuces, Cacio e Pepe, and Clam Tagliatelle.

With over 800 photographs, informative text and enticing recipes, this is the definitive guide to the art of making, cooking and enjoying pasta. It offers a detailed techniques section that guides you through the secrets of making your own pasta by hand and machine. How to match pasta types and shapes to the different sauces and recipes. It includes classic dishes such as Tagliatelle alla Bolognese and Fettuccine all'Alfredo, regional specialities such as Ravioli alla Romagnola, and original and contemporary ideas such as Tagliatelle Tricolore. It is a pictorial guide to all the key pasta sauce ingredients, such as fresh herbs and leaves, seasonings, spices, oils and vinegars, meats, fish and shellfish, vegetables and cheese. This superb book is a truly comprehensive guide to choosing, making, cooking and enjoying Italian pasta. It features 150 classic and original recipes from simple yet robust soups to fresh and healthy salads, and from rich and warming bakes and casseroles to delicately stuffed pasta parcels. You can learn how to identify different pasta, plus the secrets of making, cooking and serving pasta, and a complete guide to sauce. The recipe section is a triumphant combination of classic regional dishes and original, contemporary ideas, including shellfish lasagne, tortellini with ham, and spaghetti with artichokes. This is the definitive kitchen guide, sourcebook, reference manual and recipe collection - the one and only book any pasta-lover will ever need.

This title features over 140 inspirational recipes for all occasions, from simple pasta soups and sauces to more elaborate baked dishes that don't exceed 15g of fat per portion. It includes a useful chart showing the fat and calorie content that lets you monitor your intake at every meal, and suggestions for alternative reduced-fat ingredients. It contains recipes for all tastes, from light vegetable soups and rich, creamy sauces to robust meat dishes and noodles suffused with spicy hot chillies. Make your own pasta using the easy step-by-step instructions, or choose from the extensive variety of dried pasta listed in the useful guide. This practical volume presents a collection of more than 140 sensational recipes that make the most of this universally popular food in soups, main courses and salads that are full of flavour but low in fat. As well as containing recipes found all over Italy, you can also discover regional Italian, Sicilian and Sardinian specialities, and Asian noodle dishes from China, Indonesia and Thailand. Learn how to make quick-and-easy sauces, using simply a few fresh ingredients or store-cupboard items. There is inspiration for cooking with a variety of produce, from vegetables, pulses and aromatic herbs to fish, seafood, poultry and meat. With over 200 superb colour photographs, simple step-by-step instructions and a tempting collection of pasta and noodle recipes, this cookbook is a must-have for pasta lovers who are watching their weight.