This superb book is the definitive guide to choosing, making, cooking and enjoying Italian pasta, with fascinating information about every aspect of Italy's favorite - Over 350 inspirational classic sauces, superb soups and salads, fish and shellfish, meat dishes, delicious stuffed pasta parcels and baked dishes - Comprehensive identification guide to all the varieties and styles of pasta - Step-by-step techniques section guides you through the secrets of making, cooking and serving pasta - Visual guide to the primary pasta sauce ingredients - Full-color guide to essential pasta-making equipment With glorious photographs, easy-to-read, informative text and enticing, tested recipes, this is the definitive guide to the art of making, cooking and enjoying pasta. It is an essential sourcebook for every kitchen—and every cook.