Helen Sorrentino

Pasta Sauces Cookbook Helen Sorrentino

Any trip to Italy will surely be fueled by good wine, pasta, pasta, and even more pasta! Food is a very important part of Italian culture. It brings family and friends together, creates special moments that will be remembered and of course, age-old recipes form a unique family tradition that gets carried through to future generations.

Ultimately, food is a celebration. It appeals to all our senses and if you are an avid food and wine lover it really is part of the essence of life.

Italian food is loved worldwide, and a Mediterranean approach to eating is considered one of the healthiest there is because of its use of fresh produce and making wholesome, hearty foods from scratch, even pasta. Pasta is surely one of the world's most loved food staples!

There are numerous shapes and sizes of pasta to enjoy and the beauty of this versatile food is that it can be baked, stuffed, boiled, added to salads and soups, even enjoyed with a simple tomato sauce or pesto. The ways in which to enjoy pasta is limitless.

This book will show you how to make and prepare pasta, sauces, the kinds of pasta to pair, and provide suggestions on which wines will better compliment your dish. Some of the recipes are traditional whereas others are more versatile and contemporary.

The Pasta Sauces Cookbook is there to give you all the tips and ideas needed to bring Italy and the flavors of the Mediterranean into your own kitchen.