Zanini De Vita, Oretta. Encyclopedia of Pasta.(Brief article)(Book review)

* Zanini De Vita, Oretta. Encyclopedia of Pasta. Univ. of California. 2009. 400p. tr. from Italian by Maureen B. Fant. illus, maps. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-520-25522-7. $29.95. REF

This is the first book to provide a complete history of pasta in Italy, showcasing more than 300 types of pasta--from bucatini and gnocchetti to tortellini and ziti. More than 100 lovely line illustrations and drawings bring the subject to life. Also included is a bibliography, a glossary of pasta names, and a general index. Each entry is nicely displayed in a box and includes an overview of each pasta type: the primary ingredients, preparation techniques, the different names for each kind of …