Pasta in a Pinch - by Francesca Montillo (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

85 Classic and creative dishes to expand your pasta repertoire with ease

Pasta In A Pinch can help you master dozens of fast and easy pasta favorites, with delicious recipes that will get a meal the whole family loves on the table in no time. All you need is store-bought pasta and a handful of staple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

From creamy Pasta with Béchamel Sauce to baked Ziti with White Turkey Bolognese, these authentic and tasty meals are quick enough for any busy weeknight, with enough options to keep you from falling into a pasta rut. You'll even find a helpful infographic for putting together your own pasta creations, and some recipes for pasta pairings like garlic bread, veggie sides, and cocktails.

Pasta In A Pinch offers:

• Cooking success--Learn the proper way to cook, season, sauce, and serve perfect "al dente" pasta, and boost your skills and confidence in the kitchen.
• Pasta and pantry basics--Explore the most effective ways to stock your pantry with pasta-making staples, and how to choose the best pastas, including whole wheat, gluten-free, and more.
• Improvise and adapt--Many of the recipes include options for easy variations, so you can adapt your dish to use whatever you have on hand.

Expand your pasta repertoire, gain confidence behind the stove, and master 85 delicious pasta dishes.

Review Quotes

"Francesca has triumphed with a book chock-full of pasta recipes perfect for every day of the week. Reading through the recipes, I'm so impressed with the attention to detail. And the best part is that the recipes are simple and easy to follow. This book makes me want to run, not walk, into the kitchen and cook pasta. Brava, Francesca!" --Joanne Weir, James Beard Award-Winning Cookbook Author and Cooking Show Host

"I enjoyed reading about the history of the various pasta dishes in this book. I also found the 'Pastability' suggestions for each recipe to be a brilliant idea. Anyone who enjoys Italian cooking will enjoy this cookbook. It has all of the classics that everyone who loves Italian food should know how to make. The easy-to-follow instructions and the photography were also terrific!" --Megan Silletti, Author of Cooking For My 3 Sons, Heart to Table, and Metamorphosis

"The versatility of pasta shines in this cookbook! Francesca is a master at the Italian way of using simple everyday ingredients to create delicious dishes. Here, she teaches easy and quick meals that will immediately stop your family from saying '... pasta again?'" --Richard J. Michelli, Founder & Executive Director of ItaliaLiving.com

"This book is all you need to up your pasta game; for convenient, affordable, and healthful meals made with real Mediterranean style." --Ellie Krieger, Food Network and PBS host, and Award-Winning Cookbook Author

About the Author

Francesca Montillo is a culinary instructor and tour leader in Italy who teaches recipes that are uncomplicated, straightforward, and easily replicated at home. Via her tours, she brings people to the source to learn all about Italian food and wine. Francesca is the author of The Five-Ingredient Italian Cookbook and Pasta in a Pinch. Find her at thelazyitalian.com.