Pasta offers an endless source of inspiration for the home cook, as author Erica de Mane demonstrates. In Pasta, you'll find recipes to suit every occasion, whether it's spaghetti with meatballs for a family supper or something quick for a weeknight dinner. When you're entertaining guests, try one of the fancier preparations, such as crab ravioli with crème fraîche.

Recipes showcasing seasonal produce range from a pasta salad with baby artichokes and tuna in spring to a warming penne with butternut squash in autumn. Hearty vegetarian pastas, including roasted eggplant lasagna, round out the offerings.