An elevated guide to the craft of pasta-making by rising star chef Thomas McNaughton of San Francisco’s hottest Italian restaurant, flour + water.
Chef Thomas McNaughton shares his time-tested secrets to creating simple, delicious, and beautiful artisan pasta—from the best fresh doughs to shaping and cooking every type of pasta. A true celebration of Italy’s pasta traditions, flour + water includes fifty seasonally influenced recipes for home cooks of every skill level. The recipes cover the flavor spectrum from well-loved classics to inventive combinations, such as Tagliatelle Bolognese; Pumpkin Tortelloni with Sage and Pumpkin Seeds; Tomato Farfalle with Chicken Polpettine, Roasted Peppers, and Basil; and Asparagus Caramelle with Brown Butter. With guidance from McNaughton and the secrets of flour + water’s dough room, anyone can learn to make amazing pasta at home.
Publisher : Ten Speed Press (September 30, 2014)
Language : English
Hardcover : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 1607744708
ISBN-13 : 978-1607744702
Item Weight : 2.68 pounds
Dimensions : 8.81 x 1.17 x 10.3 inches
Customers say
Customers find the cookbook beautifully laid out with well-done recipes, particularly praising the ravioli and pasta dough sections. The book is easy to follow and serves as a great guide for beginners, while providing detailed information about professional techniques. They appreciate the history of pasta and the well-written content, with one customer noting it’s the best book on classic pastas. While customers enjoy the story, they find the book not worth the price.
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