Fifty of the world's best noodle and pasta recipes are photographed in full colour, and include dishes from the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, South-east Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Plus - ten dishes shown in step-by-step photographs.
The many varieties of noodles and pasta commercially available are described and photographed. Making fresh pasta and filled pasta such as ravioli is clearly explained. There is also a useful directory on different kinds of noodles and pasta, their preparation methods and cooking times.
From the Americas try dishes like Grilled Vegetable Lasagne and Sweet Vanilla Pasta with Cherries in Red Wine Sauce. Recipes from China, Japan and Korea include Wonton Soup, and a step-by-step recipe for Japanese Sukiyaki. From South-east Asia, the noodle capital of the world, there is Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup and a step-by-step recipe for the spectacular Thai crispy noodle dish, Mee Krob.
From Europe and the Middle East - the source of all the world's great pasta dishes - Neapolitan Linguine with Clams, and a step-by-step recipe for making stuffed Pumpkin Ravioli. From other parts of Europe come the Spanish Fideua (paella with pasta), and German Spatzle, with cheese and onions.
Recipes from Australia and New Zealand include Asian-influenced dishes like Seafood Laksa, Rice Noodles with Seared Oysters, and Asian Pesto and Prawns with Spaghettini.
