The Pasta Queen The art of Italian cooking : 100+ recipes and stories

This aspirational Italian cookbook will transport not only readers' minds with its gorgeous spreads of food-laden table gatherings but their taste buds via its simple, flavorful recipes. It's hard to believe that there could be room for yet another Italian cookbook on bookshelves, but this one proves itself, taking inspiration from the author's Roman heritage. While Munno's candy apple red nails draw the eye to glistening Negronis and forkfuls of spaghetti, it's her recipes that speak to the simplicity of Italian cooking at its best--where throwing together wholesome ingredients results in a flavor-packed, vibrant meal. Zucchini crostini might just be bread with toppings, but a pop of fresh mint and a spoonful of stracciatella make them mouthwatering. For pasta lovers, homemade Sardinian gnocchetti paired with fresh tuna ragu make for a toothsome bite. From pasta to seafood, meatballs in a Roman wine sauce to roast chicken with mushrooms and a light egg, cheese, and mint frittata, this collection reminds home cooks that it really is that easy to create a satisfying Italian meal from only a few ingredients.