The Italians have a secret. There are said to be over 300 shapes of pasta, each of which has a history, a story to tell, and an affinity with particular foods. Offering over 100 recipes for pasta, this title reveals the science, history and philosophy behind pasta dishes from all over Italy.

Wheels and tubes, twists and folds and grooves--pasta comes in hundreds of shapes, each with its own unique history, beauty, and place on the dinner table. For centuries these shapes have evolved alongside Italy's cornucopia of local ingredients; if you know how the flavours relate to the forms, you[...]