Pasta Cookbook

Italian pasta is more than just a food; it is a culinary icon recognized around the world, a symbol of Italian culture and tradition. With over 300 different shapes, each with its own history and perfect pairing, pasta offers an infinite number of culinary possibilities.
The origins of pasta are ancient and debated. It is believed that the first types of pasta originated in the ancient civilizations of the Middle East, but it is in Italy that it found its maximum expression. The Romans, for example, consumed a type of pasta called “lagana”, a thin sheet of pasta topped with various condiments.
The author is a professional chef in an Italian restaurant in Florence.