A Brief History in Interesting Facts

The set consists of 2 books, with which you can make amazing journeys without leaving your room. A Brief History of Pasta. From Tortellini to Carbonara «A Brief History of Pasta. From Tortellini to Carbonara» — is not a cookbook,... but an exciting journey through the gastronomic history and culture of Italy. Can you imagine Italy without pasta, which has long been the country's calling card? However, almost everything you know about traditional Italian pasta is not true. Did you know that until the 1950s, pasta in Italy was eaten exclusively in Naples and the U.S., and only starting from the 1960s did pasta become a typical Italian dish? From the book, you will learn about the origins of the most iconic and beloved Italian dishes (ragù alla bolognese, lasagna, pesto, gnocchi, amatriciana, and others), find extremely valuable gastronomic documents, historical sketches, quotes from famous cookbooks, each chapter is accompanied by...