American Sfoglino: A Master Class in Handmade Pasta

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*THE JAMES BEARD MEDIA AWARD WINNER FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY*

“Evan Funke’s respect for tradition and detail makes American Sfoglino the perfect introduction to the fresh egg pastas of Emilia Romagna. It’s bold in its simplicity and focus.” — Missy Robbins, chef/owner of Lilia and MISI

Forget your pasta maker and learn authentic Italian techniques for making homemade noodles rolled by hand in this award-winning pasta cookbook from master pasta maker Evan Funke!

In this debut cookbook, two-time James Beard Award-nominated chef Evan Funke shares classic techniques from his Emilia Romagna training and provides accessible instructions for making his award-winning sfoglia (sheet pasta) at home. With little more than flour, eggs, and a rolling pin, you too can be a sfoglino (a pasta maker) and create traditional Italian noodles that are perfectly paired with the right sauces.

A comprehensive guide to making the best pasta in the world, American Sfoglino features recipes for home cooks to recreate 15 classic pasta shapes, spanning simple pappardelle to perfect tortelloni. A bold package and sumptuous photographs from James Beard Award-winning food photographer Eric Wolfinger offer a feast for the eyes, while stories from Italy and the kitchen at Felix Trattoria add the finishing touches to this master class in homemade pasta.

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RECIPES: Beginning with four foundational doughs, American Sfoglino takes readers step by step through recipes for a variety of generous dishes that showcase traditional Italian cooking techniques, from essential sauces and broths like Passata di Pomodoro (Tomato Sauce) and Brodo di Carne (Meat Broth) to delicious Tagliatelle in Bianco con Prosciutto (Tagliatelle with Bacon and Butter) and Lasagna Verde alla Bolognese (Green Bolognese Lasagna).

AWARD-WINNING COOKBOOK: Winner of the 2020 James Beard Award for Photography and the 2020 IACP Award for Best Cookbook, Chefs & Restaurants category.

HOMEMADE PASTA MADE SIMPLE: This pasta master class is perfect for seasoned home chefs and beginners alike. Learn to roll pasta dough by hand with the help of easy-to-follow, detailed instructions provided by master chef Evan Funke.

EXPERT AUTHOR: Evan Funke is a culinary storyteller, a custodian of Italian tradition, and a master of the old-world techniques of handmade pasta. He brings nearly two decades of excellence to his restaurant Felix Trattoria in Venice, California, where the menu embodies a philosophy of seasonality, warm hospitality, and the deeply rooted culinary traditions of regional Italy.

Perfect for: Any pasta aficionado or avid Italian cook looking to master the art of homemade pasta Birthday, holiday, or host/hostess gifts for home cooks of all skill levels or lovers of authentic, traditional Italian food Fans of Pasta Grannies by Vicki Bennison, Mastering Pasta by Marc Vetri, Pasta by Missy Robbins, and Italian cookbooks by Lidia Bastianich

From the Publisher

Winner of the 2020 James Beard Award for Photography

“This book might just be the finest, most educational tool available about the art of fresh pasta making. Thanks to Evan’s maniacal enthusiasm, you may never again be tempted to buy dried, packaged pasta at the supermarket. And before you know it, the word sfoglino will roll off your tongue as expertly as you roll sfoglia itself.” —Nancy Silverton, American Chef and winner of the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef Award

SFOGLIA

(sfol-EE-a):

A sheet of hand-rolled fresh pasta dough.

SFOGLINO or SFOGLINA

(sfol-YEE-no or sfol-YEE-na):

A maker of fresh pasta sheets.

Forget Your Pasta Machine

A sfoglia, the heart of this book, is a sheet of pasta rolled by hand. Some people form it with a pasta machine. If you follow Evan Funke on Instagram already know his feelings on that…

Being a sfoglino, or pasta maker, in Bologna is a position of honor, deeply rooted in the city’s cultural history, traditions, and lore. For hundreds of years, bolognese pasta makers have practiced their daily ritual of rolling pasta by hand in laboratori (workshops) and homes all over the city. Sfoglini are the very foundation of bolognese cuisine.

The recipes in this book include traditional, centuries-old pasta forms such as Tagliatelle and Lasagna, as well as some creative ones, such as the Smeraldine. In accordance with the customs of Bologna, pasta shapes are paired with specific sauces. Buon appetito!

Winner of the 2020 IACP Award for Best Cookbook, Chefs & Restaurants category

CESTINI AGLI ASPARAGI

This filled pasta unites a favorite spring vegetable with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Each spring, they appear together across the Italian peninsula in a variety of ways, including in pastas and risottos. The asparagus and salty cheese contrast beautifully.

MINESTRA DI VERURDA CON SORPRESINE

Bologna’s cold winter months are dominated by hardy vegetables, such as bitter leafy greens and sweet heads of cabbage. What is nice about this soup is that it’s warming and filling without being heavy.

GARGANELLI CON RAGÙ DI AGNELLO

This braised lamb ragù is an Easter specialty in Emilia-Romagna, marrying the Christian symbolism of the sacrificial lamb with the natural rhythms of nature. In Bologna, suckling lambs are slaughtered in spring just as peas come into season. The tender meat is simmered with herbs and sweet seasonal peas, resulting in a soulful sauce with deep flavor.

STRICHETTI ALLA ROMAGNOLA

Romagna is the often-overlooked neighbor to the east of Emilia. While it is home to beach resorts, such as Rimini and Riccione, its cuisine is definitely overshadowed by the globally revered food of Bologna, Modena, and Parma. That said, the dishes of Romagna are simple, satisfying, and easy to prepare, and this pasta is no exception.

CESTINI AGLI ASPARAGI

MINESTRA DI VERURDA CON SORPRESINE

GARGANELLI CON RAGÙ DI AGNELLO

STRICHETTI ALLA ROMAGNOLA

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; Illustrated edition (September 24, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452173311
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452173313
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.68 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.85 x 1.1 x 10.85 inches