Pasta Grannies: The Official Cookbook

Winner of the James Beard Award for a Single Subject Book.

This is a can't-miss book and you will want to read every page. The pictures are enticing -- and you'll want to hug each grandma as she cooks her best pasta dishes. Vicki Bennison visited kitchens across Italy to meet the grandmothers who have shared the dishes their families have enjoyed for generations. 

"When you have good ingredients, you don't have to worry about cooking. They do the work for you." -- Lucia, 85.

From Tuscany, you'll gravitate to Marica's Strapponi with Porcini Mushrooms. The broad flat noodles are simple delights. 

From the Amalfi Coast, sigh as you prepare Felicia's Basil Pasta with Aubergine Sauce. 

From Barile in Basilicata, there's Pasqualina and Maria's Tagliatelle with Tomato and Anchovy Sauce.

Jaunt to the Po Delta for Vonda's Tagliolini with Shrimp. Dance with Franca's Classic Lasagna from Bologna. 

Celebrate the traditions of authentic Italian family recipes with this inside look at the life and stories of the amazing women behind them. 

Enjoy this delightful tome.

Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Hardie Grant 
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-1784882884
Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 1.3 x 10 inches