PASTA contains more than 150 authentic Italian pasta recipes, the very same ones used every day in Italian Kitchens. This unique book covers the entire spectrum, from long (spaghetti, linguini), to short (rigatoni, fusilli), to ribbon shapes (tagliatella, fettuccini), to stuffed pastas (ravioli, lasagna). The recipes are easy to prepare & require no special expertise, other than a desire to cook, & enjoy these traditional & modern Italian dishes. Whatever your taste - a simple linguini with tuna, a ten minute fettuccini with prosciutto & cream, or a succulent farfalle in herbed tomato sauce - these recipes will satisfy. PASTA like the other volumes in the Authentic Italian Kitchen series, is printed on real Italian butcher paper & bound in durable cardboard. All of these books contain hand-drawn images from the original Italian editions, which have become so popular in Italy over the past fifteen years. PASTA also includes an introduction with notes from the American leader, a glossary of terms & ingredients, & a complete index. Other titles in the Authentic Italian Kitchen series are: VEGETARIAN COOKING, PEASANT COOKING, ON THE GRILL, REGIONAL COOKING, SEAFOOD MARINARA, APPETIZERS, & FISH. Make check, money order, or purchase order payable to: Strawpaper Press, 258 West Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06515 (add $1.95 for S&H). Call (203) 397-1940 for orders of five books or more. Distributed by Independent Publishers Group, 814 North Franklin St., Chicago, IL 60610; 312-337-0743; 800-888-4741.

Magnificent natural beauty, rich culture and longstanding traditions, Basilicata packs an incredible diversity into the unassuming instep of the Italian boot. From the renowned Sassi di Matera to the smallest village, this in-depth travel essay uncovers a land, its people, their past and present, sharing the joys and challenges of the experience.

A beautiful new edition of one of the most beloved cookbooks of all time, from “the Queen of Italian Cooking” (Chicago Tribune). A timeless collection of classic Italian recipes—from Basil Bruschetta to the only tomato sauce you’ll ever need (the secret ingredient: butter)—beautifully illustrated and featuring new forewords by Lidia Bastianich and Victor Hazan “If this were the only cookbook you owned, neither you nor those you cooked for would ever get bored.” —Nigella Lawson Marcella Hazan introduced Americans to a whole new world of Italian food. In this, her magnum opus, she gives us a manual for cooks of every level of expertise—from beginners to accomplished professionals. In these pages, home cooks will discover: • Minestrone alla Romagnola • Tortelli Stuffed with Parsley and Ricotta • Risotto with Clams • Squid and Potatoes, Genoa Style • Chicken Cacciatora • Ossobuco in Bianco • Meatballs and Tomatoes • Artichoke Torta • Crisp-Fried Zucchini blossoms • Sunchoke and Spinach Salad • Chestnuts Boiled in Red Wine, Romagna Style • Polenta Shortcake with Raisins, Dried Figs, and Pine Nuts • Zabaglione • And much more This is the go-to Italian cookbook for students, newlyweds, and master chefs, alike. Beautifully illustrated with line drawings throughout, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking brings together nearly five hundred of the most delicious recipes from the Italian repertoire in one indispensable volume. As the generations of readers who have turned to it over the years know (and as their spattered and worn copies can attest), there is no more passionate and inspiring guide to the cuisine of Italy.

Finally available in paperback, Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian takes a new generation of readers into the kitchens of Italy to sample pasta and risotto made the right way, fish and shellfish dishes redolent of the sea, hearty treatments of meat and game, and tempting desserts. Along the way, the traditions behind this wonderful cuisine are revealed, from a seafood feast with a Venetian fishmonger to the secrets behind pesto in Genoa. Readers will enjoy a lasagna-making lesson in Bologna and learn the lore of white beans in Tuscany. Featuring award-winning writing, hundreds ofstunning color photographs, and more than 120 recipes, here is a celebration of the world's best-loved cuisine.

Features two hundred recipes for Italian home cooking for soups, salads, pizza, pasta, main courses, polenta and risotto, desserts, and more, with step-by-step instructions with photos for cooking techniques and ingredient profiles.

The first cookbook from this little-known region of Italy celebrates the richness of the region's landscape and the allure of its cuisine, featuring recipes for easily accessible, fresh-from-the-garden Italian food from a Calabrian native.

Bring Home a Taste of Italy with Delectable Desserts That Are Molto Deliziosi Rosemary Molloy, creator of the blog An Italian in My Kitchen, takes you on a delicious and decadent culinary journey through the cities and countryside of Italy. Make incredible classics like biscotti and tiramisu, as well as bundt cakes you can dip in your morning coffee—a staple in Italy—moist ricotta cake, or Italian butter cookies that melt in your mouth. Whether you’re serving a crowd or simply satisfying your own sweet tooth, Rosemary brings the rustic and diverse baking traditions of Italy into your home kitchen. And with recipes that are simple to make and require little prep time, indulging in a true Italian baking experience is easier than ever.