A gorgeous collection of simple, tasty pasta recipes you'll return to again and again, any night of the week, from the author of the beloved Simple Cake. ""Pasta deliciously portrayed in all its rustic elegance."" - Stanley Tucci, New York Times bestselling author of Taste: My Life Through Food In Simple Pasta, Odette Williams makes homemade pasta easy, fun, and delicious. With just three base doughs, there are endless possibilities for creating memorable, transporting meals with friends and family. Of course, if you prefer (or just need the convenience of) store-bought pasta, that's always an option too. Discover new favorite and beloved classics, like: Beet and Carrot Agnolotti with Sage-Hazelnut Butter, Creamy Wild Mushroom Gnocchi, Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara, Beef Short Rib Ragu and Pappardelle, Zucchini and Basil Casarecce, Wicked White Bolognese, Crispy Italian Sausage and Broccolini Orecchiette Peppered throughout the book are recipes for side dishes, drinks, mains, and desserts, helping anyone recreate the laid-back elegance of la dolce vita at home. Seasonal menus showcase produce at its prime, creating pasta dishes that are singular and memorable.