Create traditional pastas and pizzas with this practical book designed for the modern cook bent on preparing Italian food in the authentic style. Pasta recipes range from pasta tossed with pesto sauce and the classic pasta with Bolognese sauce, through to highly seasoned recipes such as piquant fettuccine with saffron mussels and a simple pasta salad with olives. The pizza section combines traditional favourites such as pizza margherita with lesser-known specialities such as spinach and ricotta panzerotti. Each recipe includes both step-by-step photographs and a shot of the finished dish. Basic ingredients and techniques are clearly explained, with practical, handy sizes to ensure easy accessibility.