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Vegetarian Pasta is an enthusiastic celebration of pasta's wonderful versatility. Including more than 200 recipes and 88 stunning, full-color photographs, this book offers both traditional and modern pasta recipes which are healthy, simple to prepare and, above all, delicious.There are recipes for everything from light snacks to hearty meals, including soups and stews, cold and hot dishes, quick pasta, sauces and toppings, baked pasta, stuffed pasta and dumplings, and tantalizing dishes from the Far East. Vegetarians will find meatless meals that are both nutritious and exciting. Familiar flavors abound - garlic, tomatoes, olives, and basil - as well as more exotic ingredients such as mascarpone, shiitake mushrooms and hazelnut pesto, to delight you with unexpected combinations of tastes and textures.This book also includes a world guide to pasta, a section on basic recipes to make with cooked or leftover pasta, and a visual guide to over 30 different types of pasta.Everyone loves pasta and whether you are a vegetarian or not, you will discover plenty to enjoy in this sumptuous collection.