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Gennaro’s Pasta Perfecto!

The Essential Collection of Fresh and Dried Pasta Dishes
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Gennaro’s Pasta Perfecto! by Gennaro Contaldo is a delightful exploration into the art of pasta-making. It offers a collection of authentic Italian recipes that range from simple traditional dishes to innovative modern creations. Gennaro's enthusiastic guidance ensures that both novice and experienced home cooks can enjoy crafting their own perfect pasta dishes.
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You might enjoy this book if you love authentic Italian cuisine and wish to explore the art of pasta making with guidance from a renowned chef. This delightful collection offers classic recipes infused with passion and expertise, perfect for both beginners and seasoned cooks who want to elevate their culinary skills with delicious homemade pasta dishes.

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Gennaro’s Pasta Perfecto!

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 to making the best of the most versatile of dishes.

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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 to making the best of the most versatile of dishes.

"There’s nothing Gennaro doesn’t know about pasta. He’s an absolute legend!" - Jamie Oliver

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.

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Gennaro’s Pasta Perfecto! is praised for being a potential kitchen staple, with The Daily Mail suggesting it is a future classic. The Daily Telegraph highlights how the book offers accessible and easy-to-follow recipes that cater to various moods, occasions, and skill levels.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911624370

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pavilion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 820g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Gennaro Contaldo was born in Minori in Amalfi. He came to Britain in the late 1960s and worked in several restaurants around the country and in London, where he eventually opened the award-winning Passione. He came to public attention as the chef who inspired Jamie Oliver when they worked together atAntonio Carluccio's Neal Street restaurant. In Spring 2011 he co-presented Two Greedy Italians on BBC2 with Antonio Carluccio and in spring 2012 a second series, Two Greedy Italians Still Hungry was broadcast. He is the author of several cookbooks, including Let's Cook Italian, Gennaro's Italian Year and Passione.

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