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I received a copy of this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.

Lots of wonderful, easy to make pasta recipes in this book. I wish there were more pictures and more description of how to make the pasta an gnocchi as well as some pictures or drawings of the different shapes.

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Thanks so much to NetGalley for the free Kindle book. My review is voluntarily given, and my opinions are my own.

This is the perfect cookbook for my family, as we all love pasta. There are tons of amazing recipes included, including how to make your own pasta (something I definitely will not be doing). Loved the photographs, too!

Definitely would recommend this cookbook to any pasta lover!

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I grew up watching Lidia on PBS, mesmerized by her love of cooking and the joy she derived from feeding others. She's a huge reason why I love cooking to this day, she's also the reason I studied Italian language, art, and culture in school. I still remember how proud I was when I first learned to make spaghetti agilo e olio, thanks to her tv show.

This lovely cookbook is very much in the spirit of her beloved tv show, if it doesn't make you want to cook all of the pasta dishes you can, I'm not sure I understand you. Lidia is who taught me to make my favorite Italian dish (gnocchi) and who netted me perfect grades from my professor whenever I showed up to class with a presentation of how to cook pasta dishes always ending with a flourish and Lidia's signature, "tutti a tavola a mangiare!"

It's a joy reading about the regional dishes, Lidia's own clever personal touches (cooking eggplant in an air fryer?! I'd never thought of it!), and seeing the beautiful photos. Thank you, Lidia Bastianich, Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor, and NetGalley for the advanced copy, it's a wonderful cookbook!

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I was introduced to the author by watching her show on PBS, which was launched in 1998. She’s cooked a lot of pasta since then. I loved watching the show. I also have some of her cookbooks, so I was thrilled to be able to get an early copy of this book from NetGalley and the Publisher Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor.

The chapters are:
Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Pasta with Vegetables
Pasta with Fish
Pasta with Cheese
Pasta with Meat Sauce
Baked Pasta
Pasta Cooked in its Own Sauce
Soups with Pasta
Stuffed Pastas
Pasta Salads
Gnocchi
Fresh Pastas

I aways enjoy reading the introduction and other leading sections of cookbooks. This book offers an interesting Introduction and section on “Pasta Wisdom.” Lidia explains that some regions of Italy prefer meals made with Fresh Pasta and others like to use dried pasta.

This cookbook has about 200 pages of delicious recipes. Some will be familiar to you, others, I’m guessing, will be opportunities to try new, delightful meals. Some recipes used dried pasta, and others provided instructions on how to make your own pasta for the meal. I enjoyed looking through the entire book and deciding which recipes I’d like to try first.

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A great cookbook that describes the different types of pastas, sauces, and experiences. Loved the different kinds of gnocchi.

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This is a FANSTASTIC book! What a pleasure to read not only about pasta but about the author and various regions of Italy! I love her casual style and her knowledge shines through! I can't recommend this book enough. As a non-expert in pasta, I learned a LOT just by reading the first few pages, not even the recipes. Then, the recipes! IMPRESSIVE. Easy but obviously filled with complex flavors and hints for purchasing ingredients if you don't have them on hand. Also, suggestions about why to choose one brand over another. Again, I highly recommend this book for both pasta connoisseurs and those who don't quite know where to start with pasta!

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Absolutely amazing! The recipes all look delicious, easy, and the amount of cheesy pasta is making my heart explode! I can't wait to make all these recipes!

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Having been to Lidia's in Kansas City, I was really excited to take a look at her new cookbook. This book features gorgeous images and some approachable dishes. I enjoyed the anecdotes sprinkled throughout as well, which helped create a lovely culinary atmosphere.

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Thank you, NetGalley, for an e-ARC of Lidia's The Art of Pasta by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich.
Having just returned from a trip to Italy, this cookbook was everything that made that trip a culinary delight. I relived my trip through Lidia's pasta and accompanying sauces. Beautiful illustrations, photos showing techniques, and insight into regions and cuisine complete this book. I'm not sure how many Italian cookbooks one needs, but I think adding this one will make my collection complete.

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An informative read that provides lots of meal options. I’d say that is nothing crown framing although enjoyable to look at it. I’m not sure I’d make any of the recipes

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This is a great an informative book with great recipes and also a bit of history and culture throughout, which I really appreciated. I thought the layout was nice, the pictures all looked amazing, and the recipes were very straightforward. I think the glossary of pasta types in the back was a great addition. Overall, a great cookbook dedicated to many different pasta recipes!

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As an already well-established cookbook author and iconic Italian chef, Lidia's The Art of Pasta does not disappoint. It's nice to have a book dedicated to just pasta dishes, as there are so many recipes and variations within Italian cuisine. I also appreciate the fact that many of these dishes can either be made with store-bought pasta or freshly made pasta (which there is a section on, if you'd like to venture into pasta-making).

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