This book presents recipes from Italy that reflect the ingredients and culture of the country.

Includes index and glossary.

Italy -- Italian food -- Ingredients -- Before you start -- Minestrone soup -- Butternut squash soup -- Polenta and goat cheese salad -- Spaghetti bolognese -- Penne puttanesca -- Lasagna -- Cheese and tomato pizza -- Shrimp and mushroom risotto -- Baked cod and potatoes -- Eggplant and mozzarella towers -- Vegetable frittata -- Bruschetta -- Pesto -- Chocolate risotto -- Vanilla ice cream -- Lemon granita.