Pasta is the perfect food. Low in calories, easy to prepare, and packed with nutrients, it is the preferred high-powered energy source for today's active and health-conscious generation. 365 Ways to Cook Pasta is a celebration of pasta's popularity and versatility—with a different dish for every day of the year.

• Have to please picky eaters? Pasta blends beautifully with hundreds of ingredients to tempt and delight even the most finicky palate.
• Watching your waistline? Choose a "Light and Easy" pasta entree.
• Running short on time? Turn to the "Emergency" chapter and toss together a complete, delicious meal in the time it takes to boil water.