Provides tips on matching pasta shapes to specific sauces and mastering the use of "pane raffermo" (leftover bread) for dishes like meatballs or mozzarella toasties.
Colloca emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients and traditional methods passed down from her family, avoiding overly fussy or elaborate professional techniques. Publication Details
Silvia Colloca’s cookbook is a practical guide that focuses on authentic, approachable Italian dishes. It features 100 recipes designed to teach readers the fundamental techniques of Italian home cooking, such as making handmade pasta, gnocchi, and creamy risotto. Key Features of the Book
Includes essential staples like fresh tagliatelle with roasted tomatoes, ricotta gnocchi, and classic risotto parmigiana. It also covers antipasto spreads, hearty mains, and simple Italian sweets like biscuits and tarts.
Published by Plum/Pan Macmillan Australia in 2021.