Pasta is probably the most versatile and satisfying food ever created by man. It can be the basis of wonderful easy starters, excellent main courses or surprising desserts. You can create delicate dishes, hearty family meals, or even exotic and unexpected salads.

This is the first British book to give you the best of Italy's regional pasta recipes. The best Italian cooking is intensely regional, and the varied flavors are vividly expressed in their pasta dishes. In Abruzzi they can be a s fiery as any Indian curry. In Lombardy they are as rich with cream and delicate cheese as the most sophisticated food of France. Roman sauces transform homely eggs, bacon and peas. Arranged region by region, the recipes take you on a delicious journey through Italy. They let you discover the real Italian way to prepare, cook serve and enjoy pasta.

Pasta for Pleasure is for anyone who loves good food. There are tasty, foolproof recipes for the least experienced cooks, everyday timesavers, and more challenging dishes for real professionals. You will find in it ideas for the best of parties, the tightest of budgets or the quickest of meals. It even has a handy menu planner which specifies which meals are suitable for vegetarians.