The Pasta Bible [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Jeni Wright (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1999

The definitive guide to choosing, making, cooking and enjoying pasta.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Anness (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859679056
• ISBN-13: 978-1859679050
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,752,597 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Pasta Bible : by Jeni Wright, August 19, 2000

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Peter Mingon (Eltham, Victoria Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Pasta Bible (Hardcover)

My wife is an accomplished "cook" in her own right and although she has a myriad of cooking books, she always refers to The Pasta Bible for new recipies or simplified techniques and variations on her own pasta recipes taught to her by her family.

The layout of the book is simple and as such easy to follow. Jeni's description of the different types of pasta makes it easy to prepare the menu and mood of the meal be it for a dinner party or just a family pasta evening meal.

Regional location of how, why and where the pasta originates from has actually given some insight to why some combinations in preparation and content do and don't work, not to mention some ideas for experimentation in flavour and presentation.

A preamble of the dish is provided with every recipe followed by the ingredients list, short sharp and nothing left to the imagination, makes it simple to check the pantry and make up the "shopping list".

The 1, 2, 3, step-by-step approach with insert photos again adds to the simplicity in the preparation and making of the pasta dish. The more involved dishes, like the making Ravioli, maintain the same step-by-step approach.

Now I know how to make Spaghetti with Anchovies & Olives with out over doing the Anchovies.

A good read, for the Beginner and the Proficient. Also makes a great present!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True Italian!!!, June 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Pasta Bible (Hardcover)

I live in Italy, and the recipes in this book are true to the Italian cooking I've experienced. Most are easy and fast--meaning you can make the sauce as you boil the water and cook the pasta. Obviously, some recipes are more involved than that. Most of the ingredients required are fresh vegetables and cheeses--just as a true Italian would cook. I LOVE this book and always receive compliments on the meals I make from it!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners, August 31, 2003

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R. Toole (Naples, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Pasta Bible (Hardcover)

I received this as a gift when I first began to cook. It is wonderful!! Receipes vary from easy to moderately difficult. There are clear instuctions and every dish has a picture. There are many dishes that I use as my "stand-by" receipes for guests because they are simple, able to be prepared ahead and delicious. I highly recommend this to all cooks who love easy and delicious Italian meals.