Pasta Machine Cookbook

The New Pasta Machine Cookbook. I am a Chef from Europe and never learn about pasta. I do quiche, eclair, crepes etc and became interested by Bob my neigbor. So I starded to read and became VERY save and surprise every body even the Italian in my communauty, what fun I have. Yvon

When this book first showed up I was disappointed, because of its size. I was anticipating a bigger book. But my initial disappointment was quickly turned around once I looked inside. Without a doubt, this is the most useful book I have for making pasta with a pasta machine. It is packed with information. It focuses more on the pasta making itself rather than the sauces. Recipes for sauces are available everywhere, but finding recipes for different types of pasta is tough. I also like how it provides different recipes for using a past bike vs. using an extruder. A must have reference if you are into pasta making.

Excellent book to prepare your own pasta at home. The book is adapted to both hand-cranked and electric extruder pasta machines. Buy this book only if you are willing to do something exotic and elaborated with the pasta. If you love pasta but want to save the trouble, keep the pasta simple and play with the sauce recipes. In this case you may want to try a different book, like "Pasta Sauces" by Charles Bellissimo, or "The Essential Pasta Cookbook".

I bought this book a few years ago after purchasing an electric pasta maker. The instructions are very clear and concise. But the best thing is that the book gives the reader a huge number of pasta recipes including the use of various flours, herbs, vegetables, fruits, spices and cheeses. After using the book for awhile, I decided to experiment with some of my favorites...garlic, basil and parmesan. You will delight every person who sits at your table and you will be proclaimed an absolute gourmet chef. Pasta is very healthy and now it can be equally delicious. Imagine chocolate pasta topped with brandied strawberries! Even the kids can make pasta with these recipes. I have had many hours of culinary pleasure thanks to Donna German and you will too!