No country has pushed the possibilities of pasta further than Italy, with its myriad, mellifluous shapes, distinctive regional cuisines, and sumptuous mixes of ingredients. This encyclopedic, lusciously illustrated cookbook is the most authentic guide to Italian pasta ever published, presenting a diverse selection of millennia-old noodle-dish traditions. Compiled by the Academia Barilla, the prestigious culinary institute that promotes the gastronomic arts of Italy, it serves up 222 mouthwatering recipes drawn from the nation's 20 regions, from Val d'Aosta to Sicily. Buon appetito!

Preface by: Sara Jenkins