{"id":15414003499251,"title":"A Pasta Tour by Pia Gava","handle":"a-pasta-tour-by-pia-gava","description":"\u003csection class=\"book-meta pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"book-title\"\u003eA Pasta Tour: Recipes from across Italy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"byline mt-1\"\u003eAuthor Pia Gava\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTravel across Italy and discover the pasta dishes that shape each region in this beautiful cookbook.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Italians, pasta isn’t just a dish—it’s part of their identity. Every shape, filling, and sauce tells a story which reflects the landscape and history of the places they come from. Whether it’s the saffron-stained shells of Sardinia’s malloreddus or the hand-cut ribbons of Emilia-Romagna’s tagliatelle, each of Italy’s 20 regions have their own pasta traditions which continue to be celebrated and protected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Pasta Tour\u003c\/i\u003e is a journey through these dishes and traditions, exploring how geography and culture have shaped the pasta dishes that come from each of Italy’s regions. Discover the origins of iconic pasta shapes, such as orecchiette, pici, and ravioli, and the sauces they are traditionally served with, such as pesto alla Genovese, ragu alla Bolognese, or carbonara.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Pia Gava, cook, author, and former \u003ci\u003eMasterChef \u003c\/i\u003econtestant, \u003ci\u003eA Pasta Tour \u003c\/i\u003einvites you to taste your way down the Italian peninsula—from the alpine kitchens of the north to the sun-soaked coasts of the south. This is a celebration of Italy’s most beloved food, and the people and places that make it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"book-meta pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"secondary-header mb-2\"\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePia Gava\u003c\/b\u003e is a Melbourne-based Italian–Australian cook, author, and \u003ci\u003eMasterChef Australia \u003c\/i\u003e2017 contestant. Growing up in a close-knit Italian family, she learned to make pasta and traditional dishes from her parents, nurturing a lifelong love of food. 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Every shape, filling, and sauce tells a story which reflects the landscape and history of the places they come from. Whether it’s the saffron-stained shells of Sardinia’s malloreddus or the hand-cut ribbons of Emilia-Romagna’s tagliatelle, each of Italy’s 20 regions have their own pasta traditions which continue to be celebrated and protected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Pasta Tour\u003c\/i\u003e is a journey through these dishes and traditions, exploring how geography and culture have shaped the pasta dishes that come from each of Italy’s regions. Discover the origins of iconic pasta shapes, such as orecchiette, pici, and ravioli, and the sauces they are traditionally served with, such as pesto alla Genovese, ragu alla Bolognese, or carbonara.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Pia Gava, cook, author, and former \u003ci\u003eMasterChef \u003c\/i\u003econtestant, \u003ci\u003eA Pasta Tour \u003c\/i\u003einvites you to taste your way down the Italian peninsula—from the alpine kitchens of the north to the sun-soaked coasts of the south. This is a celebration of Italy’s most beloved food, and the people and places that make it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"book-meta pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"secondary-header mb-2\"\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePia Gava\u003c\/b\u003e is a Melbourne-based Italian–Australian cook, author, and \u003ci\u003eMasterChef Australia \u003c\/i\u003e2017 contestant. Growing up in a close-knit Italian family, she learned to make pasta and traditional dishes from her parents, nurturing a lifelong love of food. Since her \u003ci\u003eMasterChef \u003c\/i\u003esuccess, Pia hosts pasta-making classes and workshops that celebrate authentic Italian flavors. \u003ci\u003eA Pasta Tour\u003c\/i\u003e is her second book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e"}