Pasta, Pretty Please: A Vibrant Approach to Handmade Noodles

I took this book with me to my hometown for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it so much.... I have to get another copy. The photographs are well done and really help you understand how to shape the pasta. The author clearly explains the steps to make great dough and then shape it. We were easily able to make the milk, tomato, and leafy green (we used frozen spinach) dough. My daughters skipped to the advanced techniques of "painting pasta with pasta" and we ended up with some interesting, yet tasty designs. I have been making pasta off and on for a few years now and I was amazed at how helpful the book was. I learned many techniques that have improved my pasta making (and explain some of my previous failures) and because of the rainbow colors - everyone is so excited to participate, clean up, and eat pasta!

This book will walk you through everything from the basic pasta recipe along with the equipment to make it. The author also provides neat and creative pasta recipes to advance your skills

I looked... and looked... and looked everywhere for a recipe that would help me make colorful, naturally dyed pasta and couldn’t find anything worth while until I found this book! This is the BEST resource out there if you want to make creative pasta doughs that look and taste great. I had a few of my friends over for a pasta-making party the other weekend where we made the two-toned fettuccine and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. I can’t wait to try all the other recipes and dazzle my guests with this unique and beautiful pasta. Thank you, Linda!

If you make your own pasta, this takes you to a different level. I've had great fun using the recipes to make different colors and shapes, much to the delight of those who I've gifted with fresh pasta. It's FUN!

Gave the book 4 stars because the recipes are delish. I realized however all her pictures of her creations are of raw pasta where the colors are vibrant and crisp. But after making the beetroot ravioli I was so disappointed to see how faded the color becomes after boiling.

It's been a long time since I read a nonfiction book this captivating. The author's personality really shines through and draws you deeper into the beautiful world of pasta. I can't wait to start making recipes from this glorious, photo-filled book! Also, in case there were any questions, Linda is hilarious. Here's my favorite excerpt: "Close your eyes, open your mouth just a tad, and imagine that a mermaid has placed her breast just within reach of your tongue. Give it a healthy lick -- boy, girl, gay, straight, don't tell me you wouldn't slurp a mermaid if you had the chance -- and now open your eyes and salt your water to taste just like the puckery protuberance of that mythical maiden. I mean, I could have said salty like the sea, but something tells me you'll remember this rule of breast best." Captivating, beautiful, and informational, what's not to love? I learned a lot about both technique and Italian pasta culture as I devoured this book in a day of delighted reading. I'd recommend it to anyone.

While the obvious selling point is the absolutely stunning colorful pasta...don't let that fool you. This is DELCIOUS pasta! Linda's recipes show a deft sophistication in technique and flavor that you will be able to master and enjoy! Makingyour own filled pasta is incredibly satisfying and much easier than you think. In no time you will be making insanely color pasta in a multitude of shapes and wondering what took you so long to start down this path!

This book is amazing, it's both accessible and aspirational. If you've never made a noodle in your life or if you do it like it's your job (even if it is your job!) there is something for everyone. The photos are incredible and the explanations are thoughtful and well written. There is no better way to become a master pasta maker! Its perfect for all skill levels, it's going to make an incredible hostess gift for anyone I visit during the holidays!

Meine Tochter liebt das Buch. Sie macht all ihre Pasta selbst

This book is full of humour, well written with clear instructions and photos. So get your rolling pin at the ready and get started. Buy this book for friends, it is a treasure.

I found the author on Instagram and was thrilled she had a book! Recipes are easy to follow and delicious. I made farfalle, my daughter made garganelli and rigatoni. We then had pink tagliatelle for dinner. I am waiting for blue pea flowers to arrive so we can make rainbow pasta. I know this book will be well used in years to come!

What a gorgeous book. My first thought was, do I really need another cookbook?! I'm so glad I did purchase. Not only is this book stunning, the recipes are well laid out with great pics and practical. I'm not sure I'd go as far as making happy faces on a Ravioli, but everything else, I would definitely try. I love that most of the ingredients are all natural. There's the odd 1-2 natural colour additives you can buy online, but that's basically it. Everything else can be found around my kitchen and what most of us already have on hand.

Linda Miller Nicholson is one of the greatest trailblazers to have graced this little blue dot of ours. She is easy to love, difficult to forget and impossible to ignore. I could be wrong but I think what makes her art so intriguing is her compassion and humility. Her strength, I think lies in the fact that she knows what she can do and soars towards it, tired wings or not. She is special, her book is special and because of her, the dull grey world is a tad bit brighter. She is not the crazy pasta lady, she is the warming winter sun that seeps into your skin and warms your soul with love. P.S. hey Amazon, can I give her six stars out of five? Pretty please?