| |
|
|
|
Pasta Cookbooks and Recipes
Pasta is a type of food made from flour mixed with water a
(and often eggs) which is then kneaded, formed into shapes
and boiled. The best-known form of pasta is probably spaghetti
which is a long-thin form of pasta whose name derives from
the Italian spaghetto, the diminutive of spago
which means "thin string".
Other than spaghetti, other common forms of pasta include
vermicelli (also string like),
farfalle and rotelle (complicated decorative shapes),
fettuccine and linguine (both ribbon-shipped),
lasagna (large sheets),
penne (short tubes),
as well as various forms of hollow shapes
that are stuffed with fillings (manicotti, ravioli and tortellini).
Although all the types of pasta are made from more or less the same ingredients,
the shapes do in fact serve an important role - different shapes make different
types of pasta more suitable for different types of sauce
(Alfredo sauce,
Tomato sauce, etc.).
When pasta is cooked, it can be served with a variety of different
sauces. For example, in
Italian cuisine,
each region of
Italy
has their own preferred ways of serving the dish. For example,
bolognese and pesto are favored in the North, whereas carbonara
or tomato sauces tend to be favored in the South.
Pasta is also a popular dish outside of Italy,
and other countries such as the
United States,
have developed their own distinct accompaniments, albeit often inspired by
Italian cuisine.
The origins of pasta have been lost in the mists of time. It is known that noodles
have been eaten in China
for at least 4,000 years, and one legend says that
Marco Polo brought this dish to
Italy - however romantic
as this story is, it doesn't appear to be true - there are records of pasta dishes in
the Mediterranean area dating back from before the time of Christ.
Your Comments
Please share your comments on this page:
These web sites may also be of interest:
Related pages on this web site:
Disclosure: Products details and descriptions provided by Amazon.com. Our company may receive a payment if you purchase products from them after following a link from this website.
Disclosure: Products details and descriptions provided by Amazon.com. Our company may receive a payment if you purchase products from them after following a link from this website.
By Aliza Green
Quarry Books
Released: January 1st, 2012
Flexibound (176 pages)
 | Lowest New Price: $16.59*
In Stock.*
*(As of 04:59 Pacific 11 Aug 2020 More Info)
Click Here | Description:
Making Artisan Pasta: How to Make a World of Handmade Noodles, Stuffed Pasta, Dumplings, and More- Manufacturer: Quarry Books
- Brand: Quarry Books
- ISBN: 1592537324
- UPCs: 080665007781, 783324952537
- EANs: 0080665007781, 0783324952537, 9781592537327
- PartNumber: 195026
Details:- Product Category: Flexibound
- Number of Pages: 176
- Author: Aliza Green
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2012
- Release Date: January 1st, 2012
Physical Description:- Size: 10.25 Inches by 8.25 Inches by 0.75 Inches
- Weight: 1.4550509292 Pounds
Features:- Making Artisan Pasta How to Make a World of Handmade Noodles Stuffed Pasta Dumplings and More
Click here for more information |
|
By Micol Negrin
Ballantine Books
Released: October 28th, 2014
Hardcover (256 pages)
 | Lowest New Price: $30.00*
In Stock.*
*(As of 04:59 Pacific 11 Aug 2020 More Info)
Click Here | Description:
The Best Pasta Sauces: Favorite Regional Italian Recipes: A Cookbook- Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
- Brand: Ballantine Books
- ISBN: 0345547144
- EAN: 9780345547149
- PartNumber: 9780345547149
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 256
- Author: Micol Negrin
- Publication Date: October 28th, 2014
- Release Date: October 28th, 2014
Physical Description:- Size: 8.26 Inches by 7.38 Inches by 0.88 Inches
- Weight: 1.72842413408 Pounds
Features:Click here for more information |
|
By Serena Cosmo
Cider Mill Press
Released: October 24th, 2017
Hardcover (800 pages)
 | Lowest New Price: $24.49*
In Stock.*
*(As of 04:59 Pacific 11 Aug 2020 More Info)
Click Here | Description:
The Ultimate Pasta and Noodle Cookbook- Manufacturer: Cider Mill Press
- Brand: Cider Mill Press
- ISBN: 1604337338
- EAN: 9781604337334
- PartNumber: 9781604337334
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 800
- Author: Serena Cosmo
- Publication Date: October 24th, 2017
- Release Date: October 24th, 2017
Physical Description:- Size: 10.5 Inches by 7.25 Inches by 2.9 Inches
- Weight: 4.0 Pounds
Click here for more information |
|
By Giada De Laurentiis
Clarkson Potter Publishers
Released: April 3rd, 2007
Hardcover (240 pages)
 | Lowest New Price: $16.07*
In Stock.*
*(As of 04:59 Pacific 11 Aug 2020 More Info)
Click Here | Description:
Everyday Pasta: A Cookbook- Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
- Brand: Clarkson Potter Publishers
- ISBNs: 0307346587, 9780307346582
- EAN: 9780307346582
- PartNumber: 9780307346582
Details:- Hardcover
- Edition: First Edition
- Number of Pages: 240
- Author: Giada De Laurentiis
- Publication Date: April 3rd, 2007
- Release Date: April 3rd, 2007
Physical Description:- Size: 0.79 Inches by 9.56 Inches by 7.72 Inches
- Weight: 1.96652337704 Pounds
Features:- Clarkson Potter Publishers
Click here for more information |
|
By Thomas McNaughton
Thomas McNaughton
Released: September 30th, 2014
Hardcover (288 pages)
![Flour + Water: Pasta [A Cookbook]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xwnvEFoVL._SL160_.jpg) | Lowest New Price: $24.49*
In Stock.*
*(As of 04:59 Pacific 11 Aug 2020 More Info)
Click Here | Description:
Flour + Water: Pasta [A Cookbook]- Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press
- Brand: Thomas McNaughton
- ISBN: 1607744708
- EANs: 8601411342424, 9781607744702
- PartNumber: 9781607744702
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 288
- Authors: Thomas McNaughton, Paolo Lucchesi
- Publication Date: September 30th, 2014
- Release Date: September 30th, 2014
Physical Description:- Size: 10.3 Inches by 8.75 Inches by 1.1 Inches
- Weight: 2.62791016304 Pounds
Features:Click here for more information |
|
| |
![Mastering Pasta: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pasta, Gnocchi, and Risotto [A Cookbook]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vm3UDjj0L._SL160_.jpg)
