The recipes in this book open up a world of delightful dishes, from light salads to hearty meals, many based on pasta. In addition, there are many other tempting Italian recipes, evoking a true taste and incorporating the diversity of the country's cuisine. Many of the vegetable based dishes are suitable for use in a vegetarian diet. All of the recipes incorporate wonderfully fresh ingredients, with the emphasis on full flavor and color. The recipes come from all over Italy, introducing exciting new ingredients, and these are balanced by a range of traditional family favorites that will appeal to all. There are over 240 recipes in this comprehensive and practical cookbook. They are easy to follow, accompanied by clear step-by-step instructions, and complemented by full-page color photographs of the finished dishes. Beautifully designed in full color, Pasta and Italian provides the ultimate choice in recipes for a collection of delicious meals.