Big Mamma: Pasta : 150 of the best Italian pasta recipes - Big Mamma

Big Mamma: Pasta : 150 of the best Italian pasta recipes - Big Mamma

Big Mamma

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Published 8 October 2026

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  • Pages · 416 pages
  • Publication Date · 08/10/2026
  • Genre · TV / celebrity chef cookbooks
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Get ready to cook pasta like an absolute pro, the Big Mamma way!You probably know the basics, but do you really know Italian pasta inside out? Between the hundreds of unique shapes and the deep-rooted specialties cooked up in every single region, there's always a new culinary adventure waiting for you. The chefs behind hit restaurants like Gloria, Circolo Popolare and Carlotta have dug up their family secrets to share 150 of their ultimate pasta recipes. Expect everything from comforting midweek meals to spectacular weekend feasts. Packed with incredible flavour combinations, this book will have you tossing fresh pasta like a true Italian pro in no time. So grab your apron and get cooking!

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