100 Great Pasta Dishes is a collection of recipes from various regions of Italy as well as favourite recipes handed down by family and friends. All the recipes have been designed with the cook in mind, not requiring battalions of chefs in the kitchen nor a cookery course to understand the recipes. Supplemented with anecdotes and tips on how to best use olive oil, tomatoes and Parmensan as well as the nutritional value of pasta, the book provides the perfect framework for the perfect pasta dish. From baked pasta to spaghetti, 100 Great Pasta Dishes delves right into the soul of Italy beautifully touching both the past and the present.