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Celebrate the art, craft, and culture of pasta-making with Pasta: The Spirit and Craft of Italy’s Greatest Food, with Recipes by acclaimed chef Missy Robbins and food writer Talia Baiocchi. This beautifully designed hardcover cookbook is a definitive guide to one of the world’s most beloved foods, offering both technical mastery and inspiring Italian cooking tradition.
Created by James Beard Award–nominated chef Missy Robbins, co-owner of celebrated New York restaurants Lilia and Misi, this cookbook explores pasta in its purest and most expressive form. It features over 100 recipes, including handmade pasta shapes, regional Italian classics, and modern interpretations of traditional dishes.
The book is structured as both a culinary reference and a deep dive into pasta-making technique. Readers are guided through approximately 40 handmade pasta shapes, from silky tagliatelle and delicate ravioli to extruded and filled pastas, alongside sauces that highlight their textures and origins. Recipes range from simple butter-and-cheese preparations to richly layered ragùs and seasonal vegetable sauces.
Beyond recipes, Pasta offers insight into Italian culinary history, regional traditions, and the philosophy behind great pasta-making. Detailed step-by-step instructions, clear explanations, and stunning photography make it accessible for both beginners and experienced home cooks looking to refine their skills.
With its elegant hardcover design and richly illustrated pages, this cookbook also functions as a striking coffee table piece—perfect for styled kitchens, open shelving, and design-conscious interiors. It is both a practical cooking companion and a celebration of Italian food culture.
Published by Ten Speed Press, the hardcover edition contains approximately 416 pages and is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative modern pasta cookbooks.
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