Jamie’s Food Tube
The Pasta Book
(Author) Gennaro ContaldoJamie Oliver's Food Tube presents The Pasta Book, jam-packed with simple, seasonal recipes, plus all the need-to-know basics from Jamie's own Italian mentor, chef Gennaro Contaldo. 'Enjoy this pocket-sized cookbook, full of incredible, achievable pasta recipes, from the very basics to kick-ass dishes for any night of the week. Buon appetite ' - Jamie Oliver Whatever your ability in the kitchen, pasta is often a staple mid-week supper. This book will help to re-vamp your repertoire. It's full of delicious, simple, seasonal recipes such as: - Wild Rocket & Pecorino Orecchiette - Summer Vegetable Cappellacci - Autumnal Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle - Wintery Game Ragu - Gennaro's take on classic favourites such as Carbonara and Bolognese. If you really want to be adventurous, there is always the option to learn about making pasta from scratch, but the recipes are equally tasty with dried pasta.
Gennaro Contaldo
Gennaro Contaldo is a renowned Italian chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author. He is best known for his authentic Italian cuisine and passion for using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Contaldo has written several successful cookbooks, including "Passione" and "Gennaro's Italian Year." His literary style is characterized by simple, rustic recipes that showcase the flavors of Italy. Contaldo's contributions to literature include popularizing traditional Italian cooking techniques and inspiring home cooks to experiment with regional Italian dishes. His most famous work is "Two Greedy Italians," a television series and cookbook co-authored with chef Antonio Carluccio. Contaldo's impact on the culinary world has solidified his reputation as a leading authority on Italian cuisine.