Pasta gives pleasure to more people around the world than almost any other food imaginable. As the Italians migrated across Europe to new worlds, their beloved pasta followed them. This book celebrates the delicious simplicity of many popular classics that have been passed down over the generations and also introduces innovative recipes with a contemporary twist. With over 600 color mouthwatering photographs, we wonder what could be simpler or more appealing than butter and Parmesan shavings melting over a bowl of fresh tagliatelle?