Our Pasta Cookbooks
The art of fresh pasta at home
Two volumes: one to make the pasta, one to dress it.
Choose your book
Two books, one journey into real Italian pasta
Take them one at a time or together: Rolling Pin Pasta teaches you to make the pasta, Saucy & Shining teaches you to dress it like a Roman, Bolognese or Neapolitan grandmother would.
Rolling Pin Pasta
The definitive guide to the art of fresh pasta: doughs, fillings and shapes, rolled by hand. By chef Michele Gualtieri.
- 8 different doughsClassic egg, wholewheat, egg yolk, semolina and pici, plus green, pink and black naturally coloured doughs.
- 5 fillingsRicotta and spinach, pumpkin, potato alla mugellana, classic meat, classic fish.
- 16 pasta shapesFrom tagliatelle and pappardelle to tortellini, agnolotti and pasta with edible flowers.
Saucy & Shining Pasta
The 10 most iconic sauces of Italian tradition, from Cacio e Pepe to the real Ragù alla Bolognese.
- 10 classic Italian saucesAmatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, Ragù alla Bolognese and the other great classics.
- Recipes handed down for generationsEvery step explained, with the little secrets of Italian grandmothers.
- Around 9 pages per sauceNot a list of recipes: each sauce is followed start to finish, with the details that make the difference.
Rolling Pin Pasta: the definitive guide to fresh pasta
Our most detailed and complete manual, written by chef Michele Gualtieri for anyone who wants to go deep into making and rolling fresh pasta. Whether you are a beginner starting from zero or an experienced home cook hunting for advanced secrets and new inspiration, this is the reference book for your kitchen.
Three big chapters, Dough, Fillings and Shapes, for a total of 29 preparations, plus an alphabetical index so you can go straight to the pasta you want to make tonight.
Many different doughs
Master flour and eggs, then move on to wholewheat doughs for a rustic, bolder taste and to naturally coloured doughs that will surprise your guests.
Delicious, varied fillings
A rich selection of fillings for every taste: meat, fish and vegetarian, all balanced in both texture and flavour.
Every shape, explained
Detailed guides to over 14 shapes of long, short and filled pasta, so you can shape the dough exactly the way we do in class.
Saucy & Shining Pasta: the 10 iconic Italian sauces
Do you want to discover the secrets of authentic Italian sauces? With Saucy & Shining Pasta you bring the magic of tradition straight to your table: the same recipes we cook every day in Florence.
Inside: The Real Carbonara · Al Pesto · Bolognese Ragù · Al Pomodoro · Alla Puttanesca · Cacio e Pepe · Alle Vongole · Allo Scoglio · Meatballs · Amatriciana. Plus the 15 Commandments of Italian pasta.
Recipes handed down for generations
A step-by-step guide through the preparation of the most famous and most loved sauces in Italy.
Right for every level
It doesn't matter if you have been cooking for years or are just starting out: explanations are simple, clear and detailed, for a flawless result every time.
Restaurant technique and taste
Learn how to emulsify, balance the ingredients and combine flavours to plate a chef-level first course without leaving home.
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Take home the complete 2-volume set
Want to master both pasta making and the traditional Italian sauces? Get both books together and bring home the full Pasta Class Florence experience.
Pick the book that is right for you, or gift authentic Italian cooking
Browse our guides, get your hands in the dough and let the secrets of the Pasta Class Florence chefs inspire you.
Are the books in English?
Yes, both volumes are written entirely in English, recipes and instructions included.
Which book should I start with?
If you have never made fresh pasta by hand, start with Rolling Pin Pasta: it takes you from the flour on the board to the finished shape. If you already make or buy your pasta and want to get the sauce right, Saucy & Shining is the one. Together they cover the whole plate.
Are the steps explained clearly?
Yes. Every recipe opens with its details — servings, method, timing and difficulty — followed by the full ingredient list and photographs illustrating each step, one by one.
Can I have a preview of the book?
Yes. Click “Look inside” on either book and flip through real pages of the book, recipes included, straight in your browser.
How long does delivery take?
About one week to Italy and the rest of Europe, and about two weeks to the rest of the world.