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Pasta, once a humble peasant dish, is now an international culinary superstar. Why has this happened? It's because pasta is not only simple to prepare at home, but is light, healthy, extraordinarily versatile and it tastes great. The Little Guide to Pasta, an essential in every pasta lover's library, shows you how to make fresh pasta at home, what to look for when buying packaged pasta, and new and fresh ways of using it. Included are recipes for stuffed and layered pasta dishes, shaped pasta, pasta salads and a collection of sensational sauces.