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"The greatest diversity in Italian cooking is not in its meats and seafood but in its vegetable-based pastas, and Robin Robertson has done a comprehensive job of proving that point to a delectable tee.”

            John Mariani, author, The Italian-American Cookbook and The Dictionary of Italian Food and Drink

Pasta for all Seasons 3

Pasta for All Seasons

125 Vegetarian Pasta Recipes for Family and Friends

 by Robin Robertson

Pasta has been a presence on American dinner tables ever since Thomas Jefferson introduced “macaroni” to the New World.  Our love of pasta has evolved from an occasional spaghetti dinner to a virtual obsession.  We now choose from among hundreds of Italian pasta shapes such as farfalle (butterflies) and mostaccioli (little mustaches) adorned with a variety of flavorful sauces from puttanesca to pesto.

In Pasta for All Seasons, Robin Robertson uses the rich flavors of fresh, seasonal produce so important in Italian cooking and ingredients such as protein-rich beans, nuts, and soy to create 125 sumptuous yet healthful recipes, including her vegetarian interpretations of many Italian classics. 

From warming winter soups and hearty casseroles to sultry summer salads and fragrant pestos, this book is filled with satisfying and delectable recipes for economical family suppers as well as elegant fare for guests.  

Consider the Pastabilities:

  • Summer Garden Farfalle

  • Rotelle with Spicy Pumpkin Sauce

  • Cumin-Spiced pasta Salad with Jalapeno Pesto

  • Autumn Harvest Lasagne

  • Rigatoni with Baked Tomato Sauce

  • Spicy Creole Cavatappi

 

Harvard Common Press (ISBN 1-55832-175-6) $12.95

 

Sample Recipes

 

"Pasta is finally getting the attention it deserves. As a physician, I'm always happy to see delicious new menu items that replace meat-centered entrees. Pasta for All Seasons features an array of delectable dishes, from old-fashioned Italian favorites with a healthy twist to bold new creations you may never have considered before. Pasta for All Seasons makes eating well much more enjoyable."

     —Neal D. Barnard, M.D., President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

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