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Book SynopsisThis title features over 140 inspirational recipes for all occasions, from simple pasta soups and sauces to more elaborate baked dishes that don't exceed 15g of fat per portion. It includes a useful chart showing the fat and calorie content that lets you monitor your intake at every meal, and suggestions for alternative reduced-fat ingredients. It contains recipes for all tastes, from light vegetable soups and rich, creamy sauces to robust meat dishes and noodles suffused with spicy hot chillies. Make your own pasta using the easy step-by-step instructions, or choose from the extensive variety of dried pasta listed in the useful guide. This practical volume presents a collection of more than 140 sensational recipes that make the most of this universally popular food in soups, main courses and salads that are full of flavour but low in fat. As well as containing recipes found all over Italy, you can also discover regional Italian, Sicilian and Sardinian specialities, and Asian noodle dishes from China, Indonesia and Thailand. Learn how to make quick-and-easy sauces, using simply a few fresh ingredients or store-cupboard items. There is inspiration for cooking with a variety of produce, from vegetables, pulses and aromatic herbs to fish, seafood, poultry and meat. With over 200 superb colour photographs, simple step-by-step instructions and a tempting collection of pasta and noodle recipes, this cookbook is a must-have for pasta lovers who are watching their weight.
