This is a comprehensive and fully illustrated identification guide to all kinds of dried and fresh pasta with complete details on how to select and use them. This title features more than 30 recipes, including classic sauces such as Fettuccine all'Afredo and Capelli d'Angelo with Lobster, stuffed pastas such as Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, and baked pasta dishes such as Shellfish Lasagne and Macaroni with Four Cheeses. It offers easy-to-follow instructions for preparing and cooking pasta of all types, with serving suggestions and professional hints and tips. It features step-by-step photographs and a beautiful picture of each finished dish. More than just a cookbook, this is a comprehensive guide to pasta, from selecting and making the many varieties to serving perfect dishes every time. An introduction gives the history of pasta. There is an illustrated identification guide to the huge range of fresh and dried pastas, information on the main ingredients used in classic pasta sauces, essential equipment for making your own pasta, and guidelines on cooking and presenting pasta. The recipe section includes more than 30 delicious dishes using both fresh and dried pasta - so there's something to suit any occasion. Each recipe is accompanied by helpful step-by-step photographs and a picture of the finished dish, making it easy to achieve perfect results.