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The story of pasta and how to cook it!
2023
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'If you've got a little pasta lover in the house, or just want an easy guide to its many, many variations, this cookbook might be just the thing.' - The Washington Post

A playful, fact-filled exploration of the fascinating history of 35 famous pasta shapes with a delicious, child-friendly recipe perfectly suited to each shape

In this ultimate book of pasta for children ages 7-11, 35 pasta shapes are brought to life through clever illustrations and fascinating facts to feed children's imaginations - and their bellies! From farfalle, which means 'butterflies' in Italian, to linguine, meaning 'little tongues,' different types of pasta have wonderfully playful shapes, names, and origin stories!

Each pasta is accompanied by a simple recipe specially suited to its shape. The result is an entertaining, engaging, fact-filled, scrumptious offering for every child interested in cooking and eating - a fresh and joyful introduction to pasta, that is a fun-filled cookery book ... and more!

For ages 7-11

Table of Contents
Welcome to the World of Pasta!6
What Is Pasta?8
In an Italian Pantry10
Get Ready to Cook!12
How to Make Pasta14
The Story of Farfalle16
Farfalle Summer Pasta Salad18
The Story of Rigatoni20
Rigatoni with Herby Sausages22
The Story of Ruote24
Tuna & Corn Ruote Salad26
The Story of Penne28
Penne all'Arrabbiata30
The Story of Alfabeto32
Alfabeto Easy Peasy Minestrone34
The Story of Fusilli36
Tuna & Fusilli Bake38
The Story of Capelli d'angelo40
Capelli d'angelo with Broccoli42
The Story of Gomiti44
Roman Gomiti e Ceci46
The Story of Tagliatelle48
Venetian Baked Tagliatelle50
The Story of Tortellini52
Green Goddess Tortellini54
The Story of Cavatappi56
Cheesy Cavatappi & Pancetta Frittata58
The Story of Trofie60
Trofie with Pesto alla Genovese62
The Story of Gigli64
Gigli with Steak & Mushroom Rogù66
The Story of Orecchiette68
Orecchiette with Mediterranean Fish Sauce70
The Story of Lumache72
Sausage Lumache Bake74
The Story of Ziti76
Ziti alia Norma78
The Story of Mafaldine80
Roasted Vegetable Mafaldine82
The Story of Radiatori84
Radiatori with Sausages, Tomatoes & Feta86
The Story of Spaghetti88
Spaghetti & Meatballs90
The Story of Pappardelle92
Roasted Tomato Pappardelle94
The Story of Stelline96
Roast Chicken & Stelline Soup98
The Story of Bucatini100
Bucatini all'Amatriciana102
The Story of Mezze Maniche104
Mezze Maniche Alla Carbonara108
The Story of Conchiglie108
Creamy Salmon Conchiglie Bake110
The Story of Ditalini112
Sicilian Pesto Chicken Dilalini114
The Story of Maccheroni116
Maccheroni & Cheese118
The Story of Paccheri120
Paccheri with Wild Mushrooms & Chicken Milanese122
The Story of Cavatelli124
Blue Cheese & Chicken Cavatelli Bake125
The Story of Dischi Volenti128
Dischi Volanti with Roasted Pumpkin, Chili & Sage130
The Story of Cannelloni132
Cannelloni Ripieni134
The Story of Linguine136
Linguine Alla Marinora with Mussels138
The Story of Anelletti140
Anelletti Sicilian Timballo142
The Story of Caramelle144
Caramelle with Lemon Sauce148
The Story of Lasagne148
Lasagne al Forno150
The Story of Ravioli152
Homemade Ravioli154
That's the Story of Pasta156
Index157
Acknowledgments160
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