The Geometry of Pasta

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Beautiful, and an instant classic' Nigella Lawson 'Really delicious, authentic pasta recipes' Jamie Oliver 'Every cook - from the novice to the seasoned chef - will learn something from this exquisite and delightful book' Jack Monroe The Italians have a secret . . . There are said to be over 300 shapes of pasta, each of which has a history, a story to tell, and an affinity with particular foods. These shapes have evolved alongside the flavours of local ingredients, and the perfect combination can turn an ordinary dish into something sublime. With a stunning cover design to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, The Geometry of Pasta pairs over 100 authentic recipes from critically acclaimed chef, Jacob Kenedy, with award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand's incredible black-and-white designs to reveal the science, history and philosophy behind spectacular pasta dishes from all over Italy. A striking fusion of design and food, The Geometry of Pasta tells you everything you need to know about cooking and eating pasta like an Italian.

Designer and publisher Caz Hildebrand is well known as the designer of sumptuous bestselling cookbooks by Nigella Lawson and Moro. Jacob Kenedy is the co-owner of Bocca di Lupo, voted London's best restaurant by both Time Out and the Evening Standard.

The Geometry of Pasta is stylish, greed-inducing, knowledgeable and witty; an instant classic. -- Nigella Lawson Really delicious, authentic pasta recipes. -- Jamie Oliver Every cook - from the novice to the seasoned chef - will learn something from this exquisite and delightful book. -- Jack Monroe The Geometry of Pasta is the most stylish, and delicious, foodie publication of the year. * GQ Magazine * [The Geometry of Pasta] has taken Italian cookery back to the drawing board...strikingly original. * Telegraph Magazine * What a maddeningly lovely book! I just wish I had done it myself. -- Stephen Bayley