Pasta Fresca

Book excerpt: Discover how to make stunning pasta from scratch suitable for every occasion. Pasta-making expert Carmela Sophia Sereno shows you how to make delicious fresh pasta at home. Whether you prefer to use a pasta machine or craft your dough by hand, you'll learn how to turn even the most basic pasta dough into a variety of shapes and stunning designs using stripes, spots and delicate herbs. Beginners and expert pasta enthusiasts alike will be amazed at the range of pasta explored in this book, with dishes selected to delight not only with their exquisite taste but also by their beautiful and varied appearance. You will learn how to make: - Linguine with Anchovy and Grape - Asparagus Gnocchi - Crab and Saffron Ravioli - Green Ravioli Parcels with Burrata and Pine Nuts Sereno will teach you how to mix flours, knead, store and shape your pasta. Pasta Fresca is full of incredible, versatile recipes that take inspiration from the twenty distinct regions of Italy. Whether you want to create fresh pasta from scratch or use up the dried pasta from your store cupboard, the recipes in this book will leave you satisfied.