The Geometry of Pasta

Written by Lee King

Tubes, wheels, folds, grooves and twists, pasta comes in hundreds of different shapes and every one of them has it own unique beauty, history and place on the table. For centuries now these shapes have further developed amongst the cornucopia that is Italian cuisine, and if you what flavors relate best to what shaped then you have the secret formula for good taste, In The Geometry of Pasta ($18) we find more than 100 authentic recipes courtesy of the esteemed chef Jacob Kenedy paired up with designs from the the award winning designer Caz Hildebrand. This combination reveals the culture, science and philosophy which exists behind these spectacular pasta dishes that have a history as old as Italy itself.