This series introduces children to all aspects of everyday foods. Taking the theme of a familiar food, each book examines in simple, clear text, the reasons why we eat it, how and where it is produced, its nutritional value and its historical background. Each book contains step-by-step, clearly illustrated, simple recipes which the reader can easily follow. This book describes the variety of pasta available and its popularity around the world. Its versatility and nutritional benefit are discussed, along with some tips on making fresh pasta and knowing when it is cooked correctly. There are over 600 different shapes, colours and types of pasta in the world and new ones are being invented all the time. This book looks at the early Italian and Oriental origins of pasta and its very simple ingredients. The various forms of pasta are described, from dried or fresh to stuffed or tinned, along with some of the traditional pasta sauces. Pasta provides us with a cheap, healthy source of carbohydrates and its popularity is increasing. Hints on how to eat pasta such as spaghetti are also provided.
- ISBN10 1852108967
- ISBN13 9781852108960
- Publish Date 31 May 1990
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English