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Pasta Veloce: Irresistibly Fast Recipes from Under the Tuscan Sun

✍️ Mayes, Frances
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4.4
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🏛 Harry N. Abrams 📅 2023 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9781419763144
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📝 Description: Pasta Veloce: Irresistibly Fast Recipes from Under the Tuscan Sun

"Pasta Veloce offers a multitude of under-30-minute, luscious recipes, all accompanied by Mayes's evocative text. While there are numerous pasta cookbooks, few feature a true Italophile's passion and eye for detail that can get a dish to the table in, as Mayes describes, 'the time it takes to boil water.' From a Tagliatelle with Duck Confit, Chestnuts, and Coffee Reduction to a glittering Capellini with Golden Caviar to the perfect vodka sauce, Pasta Veloce is your guide on those nights when you're ready to skip the whole production of it but still want to eat like royalty in a rustic Italian village"--

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While the promise of thirty-minute meals is appealing, this book may not suit purists who prioritize slow-cooked, traditional techniques or those seeking extensive regional depth. It leans heavily on the 'fast' aspect, which might disappoint readers looking for complex, multi-day preparations. However, for those willing to accept a simplified approach in exchange for speed and elegance, it offers a delightful escape. The evocative text adds charm, though the reliance on specific luxury items like caviar may limit accessibility for some budgets. Ultimately, it is a stylish addition for quick entertaining rather than a comprehensive culinary education.
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Eatbook Family editorial team

While the promise of thirty-minute meals is appealing, this book may not suit purists who prioritize slow-cooked, traditional techniques or those seeking extensive regional depth. It leans heavily on the 'fast' aspect, which might disappoint readers looking for complex, multi-day preparations. However, for those willing to accept a simplified approach in exchange for speed and elegance, it offers a delightful escape. The evocative text adds charm, though the reliance on specific luxury items like caviar may limit accessibility for some budgets. Ultimately, it is a stylish addition for quick entertaining rather than a comprehensive culinary education.

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