2024 the best pasta sauce recipe review

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Great recipes and gorgeous art in an international bestseller.

From the Hardcover edition.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press; First Thus Used edition (March 1, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0898152321
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0898152326
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches
Reviewer: Slim Shady
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best compilation of pasta sauce recipes available, possibly originating near a burning bush
Review: I like the wide variety of sauces included in the book. What I don't like are (IMHO) the somewhat condescending remarks included in some recipes, suggesting for example that if you can't get a specific variety of freshly ground cheese, you might as well not bother to use any alternative or even prepare the recipe. It's been a while since I browsed through this book, but there are similar dings relating to the specific type of pasta. To many, if not most, persons, their reference point as to what a sauce should taste like is their initial taste of that sauce. My reference for bolognese meat sauce was at a restaurant in Florence. I liked that sauce, and the Bon Apetit recipe, more than the recipe included in this book. I know the author lived and traveled extensively in Italy and based her recipes on experiences and conclusions as to what was THE "norm" or "ideal" for specific sauces or regions. I just don't appreciate having a foodie snob suggesting that hers is "the" standard. My intended result is to prepare something that tastes good, regardless of whether it is exactly how most of the locals make it, or how I think the locals should make it. Nonetheless, this is clearly a best seller and the go-to compilation of 100 different recipes. l continue to use it, in part to experience new recipes and in part to be amused at the author's side comments.

Reviewer: Desert Gypsy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: my own version of Julie and Julia
Review: I encourage you to look up the different versions of this book; paperback, hard cover, no cover and read as many of the reviews as you can to see what people have said about this lovely little volume. For the most part you'll find that this book has been part of peoples daily cooking life for ten years or more and that the people that love it best are ordinary home cooks (some lucky enough to have lived in Italy) that *know* what a prized source of recipes they have here in this unassuming package.This year I'm going on a culinary journey with this book; I've decided to focus on making recipes from two cook books in 2012 and this is one of them. So far I've read the opening chapters and read through several of the recipes. What I see so far is that the ingredients are entirely manageable as in you probably have four out of five ingredients at home already. The second thing is that they don't take much time or fancy techniques. From the little bit I've read now and from the forecast of the reviews *I* read, I'm very excited to learn to make authentic homemade Italian pasta dishes from Diane Seed.I'll be updating this review as I go along and try the recipes.

Reviewer: gracy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Just like Mamas
Review: This cookbook is excellent, all of the recipies are to a tea just like my Mamas. I have a problem with most cookbooks that send you on a scavenger hunt for ingredients that you have never heard of and will never use again. Not this one. Most of the recipies only call for 3 or 4 basic ingredients that you will already have in your fridge or pantry. The only thing I found funny, but I could see how this could confuse the typical American cook, is that Italians have a very specific pasta shape/name for each sauce, but don't get hung up on trying to find Tagliatelle, just use linguine or spaghetti, substitute whatever kind of pasta you like or can easily find. Other than that try each and everyone of these you will love them and you won't have to cook all day either most don't take longer than 15 minutes to a 1/2 hour, some do but they are worth it. Enjoy! My family and I are.

Reviewer: a reader
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: this book is ok
Review: It's worth a read but not quite the perfect book. But still useful for pasta sauces. One thing I hate is that some of the recipes are very much the same with minor variations.

Reviewer: Kimberly D.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Calling all pasta lovers
Review: This book is fantastic! My husband is Swedish and actually brought this book with him when he moved here from Sweden. Every recipe he made was so good and simple. I kept asking him to write down recipes so I wouldn't have to wait to have something for a night he could make dinner. Finally I found it on Amazon in English and bought it straight away.I am now the pasta cook! LOL

Reviewer: MAC456
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fantastic and Fullproof
Review: Someone gave me this cookbook so long ago that I don't remember who or when. I only starting looking through it a few months ago. I was amazed by how varied and excellent the receipes were. Everyone I tried cam out perfectly. I became so enthusiastic that I order two for friends who asked me to order more for their friends. I also ordered any book by Diane Seed."The Top One Hundred Italian Dishes" I've only tried one receipe from that book but it was very successful. I trully would highly recommend ether of thes two but especially the Pasta Sauces book.

Reviewer: Jerkysticks
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Arrived in less than great shape
Review: Bought this for my mother-in-law. She loves it. And I already loved it from my own experience. My only complaint is that the book arrived a little beat up. Thankfully she is not the type of person to notice or care.

Reviewer: David Bolton
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Muy Bien.
Review: Birn

Reviewer: wolf
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: We've enjoyed this book for years and had to buy one for a relative to share the good news. Enjoy.Pasta for all occasions.

Reviewer: lyn3182
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Great, comprehensive pasta sauce book.

Reviewer: Louise M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: A must have for any pasta lovers.

Reviewer: Ian aka Panchang
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I borrowed a copy of this book from my local library and all I can say is the fact it appears to have been in print for the last 25 years combined with some wonderful simple recipes convinced me to buy it.It is arranged alphabetically as regards the vegitables with two or three recipes per veg, plus meat and fish and finally what it terms Exstravaganzer recipes for that special meal.If you are interested in simple good food Go on buy it it really is very good.Ian EBH

Reviewer: Kiwi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Exactly the book that I wanted to replace one I had previously. Very good price, excellent specific recipes.Would really recommend this to people who love pasta and Italian eating.