The fifth in her acclaimed Italian artisanal cookbook series, Pasta! is Pamela Sheldon Johns' mouthwatering and highly educational culinary tour of the history of this beloved staple. Listen to Italy's oldest pasta makers on their craft and learn what distinguishes the choicest pastas, both fresh and dried, from inferior varieties.
Over 50 renowned regional pasta recipes are offered, featuring a parade of shapes and sizes. One bite of Penne Rigati in Gorgonzola Sauce (from Lombardy), Farfalle with Peas and Prosciutto (from Emilia-Romagna) or Fusilli with Sausage and Olives (from the south) and your senses will be on a virtual tour of the motherland.
For those who have struggled with making homemade pasta in the past, Sheldon Johns comes to the rescue with time-tested master recipes and step-by-step instructions, straight from the kitchens of Italy.
