Pasta Rules
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Pasta Rules
In this book of 100 tips and tricks by Danilo Cortellini, chef and former head chef of the Italian embassy in London, you will learn how to make a variety of pasta doughs and shapes, what sauces and ingredients to pair them with, and how to serve and eat them authentically.
Pasta Rules offers essential insights for those looking to elevate their pasta-making skills. This book, written by Danilo Cortellini, a chef and former head chef of the Italian embassy in London, features 100 tips and tricks that guide you through the art of pasta.
Discover how to make a variety of pasta doughs and shapes, learn which sauces and ingredients pair best with each type, and understand how to serve and eat pasta authentically. Danilo, hailing from Abruzzo and a self-proclaimed pasta enthusiast, delivers thorough and straightforward advice. This ensures that anyone, regardless of culinary skill, can transform into a buona forchetta, admired in any pasta-consuming circle.
The book is thoughtfully organised into five sections, each focusing on an essential aspect of pasta creation: pasta dough, pasta shaping, pasta cooking, pasta saucing, and serving tips. Charming and instructive illustrations throughout the book make it an ideal gift for both novice and more experienced chefs alike.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781454956983
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 June 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Union Square & Co.
Illustration: 100 color photos.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 182.0mm
Weight: 297g
About the Author
Danilo Cortellini isa chef consultant turned content creator. He competed in 2015's BBC Two'sMasterChef: The Professionals and has appeared on BBC One's Saturday Kitchen. He is the author of4 Grosvenor Square: The Menu of the Italian Embassy in London(2016) andBetter Than Nonna(2024). Social media: @danilocortellini (Instagram: 565k followers; TikTok: 262.2k followers.)
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