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A cook is at a disadvantage if they donβt have an understanding and knowledge of these products, and Marcella made it her mission to write about parmigiano-reggiano, aceto balsamico, bottarga, dried porcini, colatura di alici, olive oil, capers, Arborio and Carnaroli rice, mortadella, and more, many of which were not yet widely known in America. She even dedicates six pages to the different shapes of pasta and suggested sauces.
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Marcella Hazan (Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking: 30th Anniversary Edition: A Cookbook)