Pasta!: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Italy [Hardcover]

Pamela Sheldon Johns (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2004

Now that Italy's national dish has taken over dinner menus across the globe, it's time to return to the source in search of the full flavors and storied traditions behind pasta. Award-winning author Pamela Sheldon Johns conducts a mouthwatering, and highly educational, culinary tour of the roots of this beloved staple in PASTA!, the fifth book in her acclaimed Italian artisanal cookbook series. The ever-inquisitive Sheldon Johns drops in on some of Italy's oldest pasta makers in search of the secrets of their craft, and discusses what distinguishes the choicest pastas, both fresh and dried, from the also-ran's. She then offers up over 50 simple regional pasta recipes that feature the age-old foodstuff in its parade of shapes and sizes. One bite of Penne Rigati in Gorgonzola Sauce (from Lombardy), Farfalle with Peas and Proscuitto (from Emilia-Romagna) or Fusilli with Sausage and Olives (from the south), and your senses will be on a virtual tour of the motherland. For those who have struggled with making homemade pasta in the past, Sheldon Johns comes to the rescue with time-tested master recipes with step-by-step instructions, straight from the kitchens of Italy.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The author of several other single-subject Italian cookbooks, including Gelato! and Pizza Napoletana!, Johns presents 50 recipes for regional Italian pasta dishes, along with history and background on this favorite food, a useful chart of pasta shapes categorized by region, and "A Tour of Artisan Pasta Makers." The book has a certain appeal, but recipes for many of these specialties can easily be found elsewhere. For large Italian cookery collections.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Pamela Sheldon Johns, a James Beard Award nominee, is the author of many cookbooks. Sheldon Johns runs a cooking school in Santa Barbara, California, and week-long wine and food workshops in Italy.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580082645
• ISBN-13: 978-1580082648
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #863,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since 1992, Pamela Sheldon Johns has coordinated food and wine workshops in Italy.
A regular visitor to Italy since 1983, Pamela now lives full-time in Tuscany and coordinates wine and food workshops in various regions: Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Cinque Terre, Campania, Sicily, Veneto, Abruzzo, and Piemonte. Info about the workshops can be found at www.FoodArtisans.com

Pamela owns Poggio Etrusco, a 15-acre farm near Montepulciano. She certified organic in 2003 and produces "Pace da Poggio Etrusco," an excellent extra-virgin olive oil. The farm has apartments and rooms for rent and Pamela's breakfast includes her homemade organic jams. Info about Poggio Etrusco rentals, cooking classes, and olive oil can be found at www.Poggio-Etrusco.com

Pamela's culinary workshops and organic farm have been featured in Food & Wine magazine (top ten cooking schools in Italy), Cooking Light, Bon Appetit, Canadian Geographic, and many other reviews.

Pamela returns to the US once a year for a cooking tour. Contact her to receive the newsletter with updates, [e-mail]

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This review is from: Pasta!: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Italy (Hardcover)

great book ... fantastic recipes ... clear steps of instruction ... full list of ingredients
was a gift and it was well received