On Top of Spaghetti: Macaroni, Linguine, Penne, and Pasta of Every Kind

by Johanne Killeen, George Germon

In On Top of Spaghetti, Johanne Killeen and George Germon, owners of the legendary restaurant Al Forno in Providence, R.I., and authors of Cucina Simpatica, offer up 100 new recipes for everyone's favorite tried–and–true dish –– pasta. Pasta is the culinary equivalent of the little black dress. It's simple and elegant, you can dress it up or down, and it never goes out of style. In On Top of Spaghetti, Johanne Killeen and George Germon present a collection of 100 pasta recipes, including new and old favorites such as Pasta Shells with Spicy Sausage Red Sauce, Fusilli with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto, and Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Cinnamon, and Mint. In Cucina Simpatica, Johanne and George introduced Americans to grilled pizza. With On Top of Spaghetti they will reintroduce home cooks to the joys of pasta. Classic recipes are elevated to new heights, and innovative new dishes are sure to be returned to again and again.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food

264 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2006

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh man, i have been tearing through this one. mostly because they have a significant number of delicious pasta dishes for which the sauce is made while the pasta is boiling. also because someday i will make the greatest lasagna of all time, thanks to the last section (on lasagna).

[Kathleen]

Cookbook from the owner's of Providence restaurant Al Forno, where I had one of the best meals of my life!

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far I've only made about three of the recipes from this book but those three alone were worth the price of the book. Looking forward to more. LOVE the Five Pepper Sauce recipe.

[Bridget · Rating 4 out of 5]

I saw these chefs on Martha and thought their dishes looked so good. This is an autographed book.

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are a number of baked pastas in here, and the whole technique and flavor emphasis in the short book is outstanding

[Fabian · Rating 5 out of 5]

best pasta book.