An American chef and restaurateur with Italian roots, Marc Vetri has dedicated his entire life to learning and honing his craft to make the perfect pasta dishes. In his brilliant book, a true encyclopedia of pasta, he teaches you to understand the basics - the choice of flour and flavorings, how the dough behaves in different conditions, the laws of the perfect combination of pasta and sauce - and offers proven recipes for various forms and types of pasta, both classic, and author's, which can be prepared in the home kitchen, as well as recipes for numerous dishes based on it, traditional Italian gnocchi and risotto. If you love Italian cuisine and want to learn how to make fresh pasta with your own hands, you probably won't find a better guide. The Cooking Pasta book will help you master all the intricacies of this art and delight you with an abundance of amazing author's recipes.