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The Little Book of Pasta

A Pocket Guide to Italy’s Favourite Food, Featuring History, Trivia, Recipes and More
By Rufus Cavendish
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The Little Book of Pasta by Rufus Cavendish is a delightful culinary guide that explores the rich and diverse world of pasta. With a mix of classic and innovative recipes, this book provides insights into the versatility of pasta dishes. It is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their cooking skills or discover new pasta inspirations.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this charming culinary guide if you're a foodie with a love for Italian cuisine and a penchant for pasta. Packed with delightful recipes and cooking tips, it's perfect for adding variety and flair to your pasta dishes, making it a delightful addition to any kitchen bookshelf. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen newbie, this book offers inspiration for crafting delicious meals.

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Whether fresh, dried, baked into lasagna or swirled as spaghetti around your fork, pasta is fantastic. From farfalle and fusilli to fettucine and beyond, this pocket guide serves up a celebration of one of the world’s most popular foods. With history, trivia, tips and recipes, it’s got all the information and inspiration you could hunger for.

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The Little Book of Pasta by Rufus Cavendish is a celebration of one of the world's most popular culinary creations, from farfalle and fusilli to fettucine and beyond.

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 into 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.

Whether you're a curious newcomer or a seasoned connoisseur, The Little Book of Pasta has all the mouth-watering information and inspiration you could hunger for.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800078413

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Summersdale Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 104.0mm

Height: 148.0mm

Weight: 147g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

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.

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