On Top of Spaghetti: Macaroni, Linguine, Penne, and Pasta of Every Kind

In On Top of Spaghetti, Johanne Killeen and George Germon, owners of the legendary restaurant Al Forno in Providence, R.I., and authors of Cucina Simpatica, offer up 100 new recipes for everyone's favorite tried–and–true dish –– pasta.

Pasta is the culinary equivalent of the little black dress. It's simple and elegant, you can dress it up or down, and it never goes out of style. In On Top of Spaghetti, Johanne Killeen and George Germon present a collection of 100 pasta recipes, including new and old favorites such as Pasta Shells with Spicy Sausage Red Sauce, Fusilli with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto, and Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Cinnamon, and Mint. In Cucina Simpatica, Johanne and George introduced Americans to grilled pizza. With On Top of Spaghetti they will reintroduce home cooks to the joys of pasta. Classic recipes are elevated to new heights, and innovative new dishes are sure to be returned to again and again.

Johanne Killeen and George Germon are the award-winning chefs and owners of Al Forno Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island. They are also the authors of On Top of Spaghetti . . . Macaroni, Linguine, Penne, and Pasta of Every Kind.

George Germon and Johanne Killeen are the award-winning chefs and owners of Al Forno Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island. Their first cookbook, Cucina Simpatica, has become a cult classic. Neither Johanne nor George trust anyone who doesn't like pasta.