About Cooking Pasta

The point at which your pasta reaches the perfect state of doneness as it cooks in boiling water is a highly subjective yet crucial issue. When Greeks cook maccheroni, for example, they like them much softer than any Italian would ever accept. Americans and Canadians also tend to overcook their pasta unintentionally.

Since this book is a collection of authentic Italian pasta recipes, you should prepare these dishes with the goal of achieving results comparable to those found in the kitchens of typical Italian homes. This is not difficult as long as you keep a close watch on what’s cooking.