This irresistible book is full of tantalizing sauces for every pasta occasion. Presented here are one hundred easy-to-follow recipes requiring only the most basic culinary skills--so anyone can create quick, delicious pasta masterpieces.
Fresh, mouthwatering ingredients such as sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli and toasted walnuts, blue cheese, seafood, or caviar and cream, provide the gourmet flavors in these easy sauces, served over any pasta variety--from fettucini to fusilli.
Indespensible tips on the dos and don'ts of pasta cooking, and special sections on dried pastas, in addition to the wonderful array of ingredients, oils, and pastes available make for perfect pasta every time. This book is an essential tool for the pasta lover, an inspiration for the everyday chef, and a source of delicious and foolproof recipes within reach of even the most timid cook.
Sally Griffiths is a well-known writer and journalist whose work has been widely published in Britain, France, and America. She has been contributing editor with House & Garden, and her writing on culinary topics has appeared in many British and American magazines. She is also author of 100 Great Salad Dressings and Hot & Spicy Sauces & Salsas.
Simon Wheeler is a still-life photographer specializing in food. He has been a regular contributing photographer to Elle and his work has been published in Elle Decoration and many culture magazines abroad. His books include 100 Great Salad Dressings and Hot & Spicy Sauces & Salsas.