Flour + Water: Pasta [A Cookbook]

by Thomas McNaughton and Paolo Lucchesi

An elevated guide to the craft of pasta-making by rising star chef Thomas McNaughton of San Francisco's hottest Italian restaurant, flour + water. Chef Thomas McNaughton shares his time-tested secrets to creating simple, delicious, and beautiful artisan pasta--from the best fresh doughs to shaping and cooking every type of pasta. A true celebration of Italy's pasta traditions, flour + water includes fifty seasonally influenced recipes for home cooks of every skill level. The recipes cover the flavor spectrum from well-loved classics to inventive combinations, such as Tagliatelle Bolognese; Pumpkin Tortelloni with Sage and Pumpkin Seeds; Tomato Farfalle with Chicken Polpettine, Roasted Peppers, and Basil; and Asparagus Caramelle with Brown Butter. With guidance from McNaughton and the secrets of flour + water's dough room, anyone can learn to make amazing pasta at home.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1607744708
• ISBN13: 9781607744702
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.7" x 10.3"