The Geometry of Pasta celebrates the delightful interplay between pasta shapes and their accompanying sauces, revealing the intricacies that make Italian cuisine both an art and a science. Caz Hildebrand, the visionary designer behind this project, sought to demystify pasta by illustrating each unique shape and its relationship with various sauces. With over 300 distinct pasta shapes, each one boasts a history rooted in regional ingredients and culinary tradition. The striking black and white illustrations in Hildebrand’s cookbook not only showcase the physical features of pasta but also serve as a visual guide to understanding how to pair pasta with the perfect sauce for an authentic Italian experience.
Chef Jacob Kenedy complements these illustrations with thoughtfully crafted recipes that demonstrate how different pasta shapes can enhance and elevate the flavours of various sauces. For instance, tubular or cup-shaped pastas are ideal for capturing chunkier sauces, while smooth, silky varieties pair best with lighter, more delicate options.
The Geometry of Pasta book is filled with fascinating tidbits about pasta history, including the surprising origins of names derived from industrial terminology, reflecting the evolution of pasta throughout the ages. As we dive deeper into the geometry of pasta, we uncover not just a multitude of shapes, but an entire culinary world waiting to be explored and savoured.
