Cook pasta the Italian way. Pastissima teaches you to prepare and serve the traditional and nourishing dishes of everyday Italy. Start with the basics: utensils, types of Italian pasta, oils, cheeses, herbs and wines. The sauces: classic tomato, fresh tomato, béchamel, pesto, ragu - and the types of pasta to serve them with. Plus over 90 pages of recipes ranging from classics like spaghetti alla carbonara, Tagliatelle ai funghi, Minestrone and Gnocchi al gorgonzola, to more unusual modern and regional dishes. And finally, for the adventurous, how to make your own pasta.