Flat, shaped, rolled, or filled - pasta can do almost anything. But above all, the recipes have made us happy since childhood. With Vincenzo Buonassisi's masterpiece, pasta lovers of all ages can take a peek under the lids of real Italian households and kitchens and choose their favorite pasta dishes from the 1,001 recipes. The Pasta Codex tells the story, tradition, and passion behind Italy's national dish and delights with recipes and authentic research from all regions of Italy. Whether it should be prepared fresh or dried, with vegetables, fish, or game, the classic Nonna dishes are easy to cook at home.