First published in 1976 as Portrait of Pasta, this book revolutionized the way pasta was perceived internationally. Now it's been fully updated to create Anna Del Conte On Pasta, a delicious collection of 120 recipes, many of which can be cooked within minutes. It starts with a fascinating historical account of pasta, then guides you through how to cook pasta, and explores the different types of pasta. The recipes, which come from every region of Italy, are divided into easy to navigate chapters on meat, dairy, vegetables, soups, stuffed and baked pastas. This classic Italian cookbook will quickly prove essential in your kitchen. Includes dual measures.