PastaPasta is the ultimate fast food. It's easy to prepare, healthy, and tastes great. In no time at all, and with the simplest of ingredients, you can create anything from a quick after-work dinner to a feast for family and friends. Silvana Franco's straightforward and delicious recipes, inspired by her passion for Italian cooking, guarantee perfect pasta every time. In Classic Sauces, you'll find traditional and all-time favorites, from Bolognese to Creamy Vodka Sauce, as well as ever-popular Tomato and Pesto sauces. Meat and Seafood includes the robust Pancetta and Chicken Meatballs and the spectacular Herbed Tagliatelle with Shrimp Skewers. For fresh, flavor-packed combinations, turn to Vegetables and Herbs -- try fusilli with Roasted Eggplant and Tomato, or with fragrant Sage, Lemon and Mozzarella Butter with Roasted Pumpkin. Pasta doesn't always have to be served on a plate -- the Soups chapter offers the lighter-than-light Summer Minestrone as well as a hearty Pasta e Fagioli. For making ahead, you can't beat Baked Pasta, from the familiar comfort of Classic Lasagne to the more unusual Parsley and Pancetta Cannelloni. Making your own pasta dough is easy and fun, and Filled Pasta has some elegant ideas for homemade filled shapes -- impress your friends with Crab Tortellini or Mushroom Mezzalune. Pasta is a hit with everyone. Tossed, baked, or filled -- this endlessly versatile food is ideal for any occasion. |
Contents
fast food at its best | 6 |
dried pasta types | 7 |
fresh pasta dough | 11 |
classic sauces | 12 |
meat and seafood | 26 |
vegetables and herbs | 38 |
soups | 46 |
baked pasta | 52 |
filled pasta | 58 |
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