The Little Book Of Pasta by Rufus Cavendish

Whether fresh, dried, baked into lasagne or swirled as spaghetti around your fork, pasta is fantastic. With this handy pocket guide, you can tuck in to the history of pasta, tracing its journey from Italian origins to global domination; learn about the most popular (and the most unusual) pasta shapes, sauces and dishes; whet your appetite with delicious bites of trivia; hone your culinary skills and discover how to make your own pasta from scratch; and experiment with delicious recipes which will enable you to perfect classic dishes and expand your repertoire.