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Flour + Water: Pasta: A Cookbook

Flour + Water: Pasta is a cookbook by chef Thomas McNaughton focused on making and cooking pasta at home. It pairs guidance on dough, shaping and cooking with 50 seasonally influenced recipes, from familiar classics to inventive combinations.

At a glance

Covers fresh pasta dough, shaping and cooking techniques.
Includes 50 seasonally influenced recipes spanning classics and less conventional combinations.
Recipe examples include Tagliatelle Bolognese and Pumpkin Tortelloni with Sage and Pumpkin Seeds.

Price

$35.15Save 31%

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines pasta-making instruction with recipes, making it relevant both for technique practice and meal ideas.
Customer feedback describes the instructions as clear and the explanations and process photographs as helpful.

Cons

The book is specifically centred on pasta-making, so it is a focused choice rather than a broad general cookbook.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Ten Speed Press
Publication date	Sept. 30 2014
Edition	Illustrated
Language	English
Print length	288 pages
ISBN-10	1607744708
ISBN-13	978-1607744702

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	22.4 x 3 x 26.2 cm
Weight listed	1.24 kg

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Home cooks interested in learning fresh pasta dough, shaping and cooking.
Readers looking for a pasta-focused collection with seasonal recipes and visual process guidance.

Less suited to

Shoppers seeking a general cookbook covering a wide range of cuisines or meal categories.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 567 ratings

5 stars81%81%
4 stars13%13%
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2 stars0%0%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback highlights a broad range of pasta recipes, clear instructions, informative explanations and appealing process photography. That praise is especially relevant to readers learning dough and shaping techniques, which the listing says the book covers. Value opinions are mixed, so buyers weighing the purchase primarily by price may view it differently.

Positive themes

Customers describe the recipes as comprehensive and the instructions as clear and straightforward.
Feedback praises the book's appearance, explanations and photographs showing pasta-making steps.

Mixed feedback

Some customers feel the book is not quite worth the price, despite many considering it worthwhile.

Frequently asked questions

What does the book cover?

The listing describes instruction on fresh dough, pasta shaping and cooking, alongside 50 seasonally influenced recipes.

Is this only a recipe collection?

No. The description presents it as both a pasta-making guide and a recipe book, with instruction on dough and technique.

What kind of recipes are included?

Examples include Tagliatelle Bolognese, Pumpkin Tortelloni with Sage and Pumpkin Seeds, and Asparagus Caramelle with Brown Butter.

What do customers say about the book?

Customer feedback highlights the recipes, clear instructions, explanations and process photography, while opinions on whether it is worth the price are mixed.