Potted succulent ravioli, rose tortellini, pumpkin-shaped gnocchi, pasta pinwheels—all these and more are possible for even the most novice of pasta makers. With no special equipment needed, you will learn how to take simple ingredients like flour, eggs, beets, and spinach, and turn them into vibrant works of delicious pasta art in every color of the rainbow.

This book will feature:

5 dough recipes (vegan and gluten-free options included) 13 ways to add color 7 foundations for pattern making 6 traditional pasta shapes 9 new pasta shapes 14 fillings and sauces

You’ll then learn how to use vegetables, herbs, and spices to naturally add color to your dough so you can make everything from rainbow ravioli to striped spaghetti. Using simple techniques, you’ll be able to create eye-catching pasta designs like tie-dye, polka dots, and plaid, and pair them with traditional Italian pasta shapes like farfalle, tortellini, and linguini.

You’ll then take pasta to new heights by creating shapes and designs you’ve never seen before: pasta plants, flowers, animals, and more. These edible sculptures are as tasty as they are beautiful (not to mention, great for entertaining and family dinners), yet they’re surprisingly simple to create by combining traditional pasta-making techniques with lessons learned from origami, jewelry-making, cake decorating, and other crafts.

And don’t forget the sauce! You’ll then learn how to pair your creations with the perfect sauce, with modern spins on classic Italian recipes that can become weeknight staples.

Other cookbooks by this author

• Danny Loves Pasta: 75+ fun and colorful pasta shapes, patterns, sauces, and more
• Italianish - Modern Twists on Classic Italian Flavors
• Italianish - Modern Twists on Classic Italian Flavors