With over 2 000 varieties and even its own patron saint pasta occupies a uique place in Italian gastronomy. Here Julia della Croce shows you how to make the most of this amazing staple with over 120 irresistible recipes. A Taste of Italy Award-winning cookery writer Julia della Croce describes her approach as eclectically Italian. With recipes for evey occasion she includes classic dishes from her childhood enticing regional specialities and inspired spontaneous creations eaten with friends at home. In a gallery of stunning dishes shot in mouthwatering close-up she demonstrates the astonishing versatility of pasta. Discover simple summer minestrone with ham and Parmesan fresh tagliatelle oozing with mozzarella and elegant pappardelle with crab and asparagus. Cook With Confidence Making your own pasta is no longer a daunting prospect - in a step-by-step section Julia della Croce demystifies the art of creating this endlessly versatile food. There are also step-by-step instructions for every recipe and expert tasting notes throughout which enable you to choose ingredients that have a natural affinity with each type of pasta. Indispensable for the beginner and expert alike Pasta will help you to create some of the most delicious pasta recipes in the world.