75 tested recipes for fresh lasagna, ravioli, and tortellini. Learn how to make basic pasta dough and then embark on a culinary journey through the book: try out more advanced techniques and expand your cooking repertoire. Illustrated step-by-step instructions ensure success when experimenting. When Italy's most popular cookbook was published in English translation ten years ago, it quickly became a bestseller. With over a million copies sold, The Silver Spoon has become the most influential Italian cookbook of the past 50 years. It has served as an inspiration for numerous cookbooks dedicated to authentic Italian cuisine.