Pasta Modern

Published in 2013 by Stewart, Tabori & Chang
An imprint of ABRAMS

Text copyright © 2013 Francine Segan
Photographs copyright © 2013 Lucy Schaeffer, with the following exceptions:

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2013935989

ISBN: 978-1-61769-062-4

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PROP STYLIST:
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Table of
Contents

INTRODUCTION

HOW TO COOK PASTA LIKE AN ITALIAN

Appetizers & Soups

Pasta Sushi

Pasta Pretzel Sticks

Ricotta Bites

Award-Winning Macaroni Fritters

Pasta-Wrapped Shrimp

Pasta Cups

Gooey Mozzarella Sliders

Maccheroni Soufflé

Pasta Shish Kebob

Soup in a Sack

Zuppa di Passatelli

Fruit

Pasta with Artichokes, Prunes & Sage

Pasta with Caramelized Oranges

Lemon-Fennel Pesto with Strozzapreti

Berries, Basil & Bells

Rigatoni with Red Apples, Rosemary & Red Onions

Sausage & Black Figs with Fusilli

Velvety Roasted Eggplant & Figs with Pantacce

Spaghetti with Oranges, Dates & Anchovies

Nuts

Corzetti with Marjoram

Spaghetti with Chestnuts

Pasta with Mint-Pistachio Pesto

Cheapskate Pasta

Pasta with Almond-Tomato Pesto

Chicory Pesto with Trofie

Silky Escarole–Pine Nut Pappardelle

Pasta with Poor Man’s Pesto

Reginette with Walnut-Almond Pumpkin Pesto

Radiatore with Radicchio, Beer & Hazelnuts

Vegetarian

Pumpkin Carbonara with Paccheri

Cheesy Ditalini with Fava Beans

Pasta in White Wine

Bucatini Dome

Farro Pasta with Jerusalem Artichokes

“Strings” & String Beans

Pasta with Zesty Horseradish-Tomato Sauce

Smoked Spaghetti with Charred Tomatoes

Pasta without Water

Risotto-Style Spaghetti with Potatoes

Kamut Spaghetti with Bean “Meatballs”

Spaghetti in Red Wine

Zucchini-Glazed Pasta