The Little Book of Pasta - Paperback

by Rufus Cavendish (Author)

An accessible and informative introduction to pasta, this pocket guide offers an engaging overview of a beloved food, exploring its history and many varieties as well as giving a taste of its countless culinary possibilities

From farfalle and fusilli to fettucine and beyond, this pocket guide serves up a celebration of one of the world's most popular culinary creations

Whether fresh, dried, baked into lasagna or swirled as spaghetti around your fork, pasta is fantastic. It's so universal and versatile that we might even take it for granted sometimes.

But this humble and hearty food, with all its history and variety, deserves to be more fully understood and appreciated. Lifting the lid on all things pasta, this handy pocket guide will give you a taste of the following topics and much more:

- Tuck in to the history of pasta, tracing its journey from Italian origins to global domination

- Learn about the most popular (and the most unusual) pasta shapes, sauces and dishes

- Whet your appetite with delicious bites of trivia

- Hone your culinary skills and discover how to make your own pasta from scratch

- Experiment with delicious recipes, allowing you to perfect classic dishes or expand your repertoire

Author Biography

Founded in 1990, Summersdale is a vibrant publisher that puts its heart and soul into creating exceptional books. They swiftly respond to emerging technology and trends, provide entertaining, informative and innovative content in the genres of travel writing, general non-fiction, health and well-being, and gift and humor.