Lighter, Quicker, Better
A book by Marie Simmons

Pasta Perfect: Experts have called pasta the perfect food. Low in calories, easy to prepare, and packed with nutrients, it is the preferred high-powered energy source of today's active and health-conscious-generation.

Pasta is also the most versatile of foods, blending beautifully with hundreds of other ingredients to tempt and delight even the most demanding palates.

Now, here in one volume, is a celebration of pasta's popularity and versatility – a different pasta dish for, literally, every day of the year. Watching your waistline? Choose a Light and Easy pasta entrée. Running short on time (or ingredients)? Turn to the "Emergency" chapter and toss together a little something in the time it takes to boil water. Chinese, anyone? Explore the Asian Connection. Nostalgic? Comfort yourself with Queenie's Macaroni and Cheese. From winter soups to summer salads, from traditional spaghetti dishes to more exotic fare, 365 Ways to Cook Pasta has something for everyone.

This book features a three-ring Tuffy® Binding, lies flat when opened for easy use, and has a washable Kivar® Cover.
        – from the book cover.

• Italian Classics
• The American Classic
• Savory Summer Salads
• Hearty Soups and Stews
• Spaghetti in the Pantry
• Elbows on the Table
• Lasagne
• From Fettuccine Ribbons to Angel's Hair
• Shapes, Shells, and a Few Rotelles
• Tiny Pasta Shapes
• Emergency Dinners
• No-Cook Sauces for Hot Pasta
• Quick-Cook Sauces
• Meat Sauces
• Seafood and Pasta Combinations
• Light and Easy
• Tortellini, Manicotti, Ravioli, and Other Stuffers
• Pasta and Eggs
• The Asian Connection
• Desserts, Puddings, and Breakfast Dishes
• Index

• Fettuccine with Chicken and Mushrooms – A quick and easy version of fettuccine (literally, "small ribbons") noodles. Tasty and good.