Pasta et Al Cookbook Giveaway

Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Pasta et Al: The Many Shapes Of A Family Tradition by Alec Morris.

Pasta et Al: The Many Shapes Of A Family Tradition by Alec Morris is a gorgeous book filled with inspirational recipes and photographs to level up your pasta game.

The author was taught how to cook fresh pasta by his nonna as a child, and now carries on the tradition every Sunday with his young sons. The weekly family ritual became a successful blog, which grew into an international community drawn together by an irresistible blend of recipes served with a pinch of humour, plenty of heart, and some delightfully meddling little hands.

Here, discover how to make over 30 different pasta doughs and 42 different pasta shapes – long, short, big and flat, small and squishy, and filled – with step-by-step tutorials and a range of delicious recipes from green lasagne to spiralled cappellacci, showstopping agnolotti and the perfect carbonara.

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Learn more about the art of pasta with this gorgeous book!

Special thanks to the publisher for providing three copies of this title in our promotion. Entry options include answering the following question in the comments section of this blog post.

Have you made pasta from scratch?

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166 Comments

  • oduong930  on  September 12, 2023

    yes!

  • KarinaFrancis  on  September 12, 2023

    Yes!

  • dadekian  on  September 12, 2023

    Yes I have!

  • mcrimmins  on  September 12, 2023

    I have made pasta from scratch. Ravioli and regular pasta.

  • GillB  on  September 12, 2023

    Yes!

  • LeniPerkins  on  September 12, 2023

    not yet

  • LeahT50  on  September 12, 2023

    Not yet, only gnocchi.

  • pokarekare  on  September 12, 2023

    wonderful!

  • et12  on  September 13, 2023

    Yes!

  • lean1  on  September 13, 2023

    I have made pasta from scratch with and without a pasta machine. Lots of fun and lots of work but worth it.

  • matag  on  September 13, 2023

    Hundreds of times…..I’m old.

  • sarahawker  on  September 13, 2023

    Yes, my older son and I love pasta and once you’ve made it a few times it is fast and easy.

  • ravensfan  on  September 13, 2023

    Not yet…on my list of things to learn!

  • renharvey  on  September 13, 2023

    Yes, but only lasagne sheets

  • skvalentine  on  September 13, 2023

    I have made a basic pasta dough before, but these recipes look next level!

  • amaLA  on  September 13, 2023

    I’ve made both egg-based pasta and ricotta gnocchi!

  • dataentrytard  on  September 13, 2023

    No, not really. Store bought.

  • Jillyb3  on  September 13, 2023

    I have! It’s worth the effort for sure.

  • lek  on  September 14, 2023

    I tried making it once and it turned out awful. I even brought a pasta machine to make it. I think the recipe was bad

  • CompsAlex  on  September 14, 2023

    No

  • Acarroll  on  September 14, 2023

    Only a few times, it intimidates me!

  • rkosully  on  September 15, 2023

    I have not made pasta from scratch, but I would like to try!

  • roxlet  on  September 15, 2023

    I have made pasta from scratch.

  • kalina813  on  September 15, 2023

    Several times 🙂

  • Plumbobmummy  on  September 15, 2023

    Yes a few times

  • AlyC  on  September 16, 2023

    Made it from scratch a long time ago.

  • LONONsAPRON  on  September 16, 2023

    I love making pasta. I get the grandchildren to help me when they visit. Once, things got away on us and egg was breaching the flour dam faster than we could put our thumbs in it. Oh, we laughed, trying to bring that dough together, egg and flour everywhere it shouldn’t be. I’m still finding splatter we missed on clean up. Great memories along my pasta making’s timeline. I’m all for a new adventure inspired by Pasta et Al!

  • Dendav  on  September 16, 2023

    No

  • katmagdunn  on  September 16, 2023

    I have, but often struggle making it in different climates where the recipe needs to be adapted

  • JRPimm  on  September 16, 2023

    No but I can’t wait to get started.

  • Sand9  on  September 16, 2023

    No, I’ve never tried x

  • youngsvnnhrs  on  September 16, 2023

    Spaghetti with burrata and breadcrumbs

  • youngsvnnhrs  on  September 16, 2023

    I have made pasta from scratch!

  • MarciK  on  September 16, 2023

    I made pasta from scratch once in a class. I’ve been meaning to do it again.

  • virjeania  on  September 16, 2023

    No I have not

  • Lobworm  on  September 16, 2023

    Never……………..as yet!

  • coryphaeus  on  September 16, 2023

    not yet

  • kmwyman  on  September 16, 2023

    yes

  • marktiger69  on  September 17, 2023

    Yes I have

  • jodie1131  on  September 17, 2023

    no not yet

  • bopper  on  September 17, 2023

    have never, but would love to give it a go

  • banba1  on  September 17, 2023

    I have — but not frequently enough!

  • emi10383  on  September 17, 2023

    yes I have

  • Isis1981uk  on  September 18, 2023

    No, never!

  • elizabethwcrew  on  September 18, 2023

    Yes – it’s super fun!

  • JenjiD  on  September 18, 2023

    Yes, I’ve made pasta a couple times. It was so fun and I wish I had more time to make every time I eat pasta.

  • GrooveHeart  on  September 19, 2023

    No

  • brina  on  September 19, 2023

    I haven’t made pasta from scratch. But i would love to learn how to do it.

  • agreaves19  on  September 19, 2023

    Not yet

  • SusanLou  on  September 19, 2023

    I have the pasta attachment to my KutchenAid mixer and it makes it easy and fun to make my own pasta. I make regular and gluten free recipes.

  • maggz19671  on  September 19, 2023

    Yes

  • verorenee  on  September 20, 2023

    Yes

  • sayeater  on  September 20, 2023

    Only pot-pie style noodles. I bought a roller and drying rack though, so I’m like part of the way there LOL.

  • Tacoyoga716  on  September 20, 2023

    No but I want to learn!

  • ozfoodie  on  September 22, 2023

    Yes. Exactly once, just a couple of months ago. It probably goes without saying it wasn’t perfect. Need to try again!

  • GreenhouseCheryl  on  September 22, 2023

    Yes! Several times, but not regularly.

  • KZahnow  on  September 22, 2023

    Not yet

  • lisambb  on  September 22, 2023

    Yes

  • foodie16  on  September 22, 2023

    Yes I have

  • curafresh  on  September 22, 2023

    Only once but really want to get into it!

  • Roosta  on  September 22, 2023

    Yes, Gnocchi, Fettucine and Ravioli

  • elysedc  on  September 23, 2023

    Cracked pepper whole egg pasta dough

  • Emmormous  on  September 23, 2023

    Yes

  • Laura1  on  September 23, 2023

    not yet

  • lizzieme  on  September 24, 2023

    No

  • bevJean  on  September 24, 2023

    Yes, I have made pasta.

  • Charlieemma  on  September 25, 2023

    Not yet!

  • bearhugitoutaswell  on  September 25, 2023

    Yes, it’s like adult play dough! So fun

  • sarahteertzah  on  September 25, 2023

    Just once! Would love to do it more.

  • Spud13  on  September 26, 2023

    I have attempted to make pasta 2 or 3 times. It always comes out a little heavy. I keep meaning to try again – practice makes perfect, of course!

  • ceejayen  on  September 27, 2023

    I usually buy ready made

  • ChicagoJen  on  September 28, 2023

    Yes

  • debbiehb  on  September 28, 2023

    I have not made pasta from scratch

  • Carolynhaack  on  September 28, 2023

    Fresh Pasta is so much better than dried. Still learning how to make all the fun shapes.

  • Silvia.gil  on  September 28, 2023

    Braised short rib capalletti

  • Dannausc  on  September 28, 2023

    Yep

  • poneill  on  September 29, 2023

    Orecchiette with broccoli and potato

  • prettypistol  on  September 29, 2023

    not yet

  • betsyradelow  on  September 29, 2023

    Yes!

  • missmaria  on  September 30, 2023

    Not yet!

  • clairew137  on  October 1, 2023

    no

  • dzm  on  October 2, 2023

    No, I have never made pasta from scratch

  • chefjamesbarrett  on  October 2, 2023

    yes!

  • ktrum7  on  October 4, 2023

    yes!

  • paulbing  on  October 5, 2023

    Not yet

  • LaurenE  on  October 5, 2023

    I have!

  • tararr  on  October 6, 2023

    No, but now I want to try!

  • kmn4  on  October 6, 2023

    I have not made pasta from scratch. Yet. 🙂

  • silversand  on  October 7, 2023

    No I’ve never made pasta from scratch, but I’d like to try!

  • AnnaZed  on  October 8, 2023

    I have, it was an unqualified disaster!

  • jd5761  on  October 8, 2023

    yes!

  • kbennall  on  October 8, 2023

    I have, several times, but it’s been many years and not since my great grandmother passed away.

  • EmilyR  on  October 9, 2023

    Yes! Definitely worth the effort.

  • Yarnpants  on  October 9, 2023

    Yes! Making fresh pasta is so much fun.

  • LB.  on  October 10, 2023

    I’ve never made pasta from scratch!

  • lucymajor94  on  October 12, 2023

    yes 🙂

  • dbuhler  on  October 14, 2023

    Yes I have!

  • haggismuncher  on  October 14, 2023

    Yes i have my own pasta machine

  • pamelajosie  on  October 15, 2023

    My husband makes fresh pasta and enjoys making it with our great-nieces. This will expand his repertoire!

  • v.t  on  October 15, 2023

    Not yet

  • silverspoon65  on  October 15, 2023

    Yes only by hand

  • Vee711  on  October 17, 2023

    No I haven’t

  • Shelley.b  on  October 18, 2023

    yes I have

  • JEWGAL777  on  October 20, 2023

    Yes!

  • reader1trees  on  October 20, 2023

    Yes. I’ve made giant ravioli, fettucini, wallpaper pasta and capelleti.

  • Leonard5854  on  October 20, 2023

    Yes, I’ve made pasta from scratch many times.

  • tarae1204  on  October 20, 2023

    I have made ravioli from scratch.

  • tucsonsandy  on  October 21, 2023

    No

  • Babycarrot  on  October 22, 2023

    Never made it from scratch but would love to learn!

  • Lora724  on  October 22, 2023

    I have made pasta from scratch once with a group of friends.

  • jonathan.porter  on  October 27, 2023

    Yes, various kinds but not always successfully

  • RSW  on  October 28, 2023

    YES

  • liasim  on  October 28, 2023

    Yes

  • Pamyoungvb  on  October 28, 2023

    Yes.

  • Karla123  on  October 29, 2023

    Yes!

  • Ren23  on  October 29, 2023

    yes

  • maria411  on  October 31, 2023

    No but I have always wanted to

  • adeola  on  November 1, 2023

    I haven’t made it from scratch but one day!

  • nocona  on  November 2, 2023

    no, I would like to though!

  • JenThomas318  on  November 2, 2023

    No, but I’d like to try!

  • angiejackson  on  November 3, 2023

    yes it was gorgeous!

  • nvernon  on  November 3, 2023

    Yes.

  • ceroooss  on  November 4, 2023

    Yes – when making spaghetti we use the washing line to hang it up 🙂

  • zeeenie  on  November 4, 2023

    i havent made pasta from scratch

  • denise21  on  November 4, 2023

    No, never attempted it!

  • Heronswood  on  November 4, 2023

    I have never made pasta from scratch but I expect when I do I will be addicted to it

  • sheridarby  on  November 4, 2023

    No, never

  • portkey  on  November 4, 2023

    Not yet

  • t.t  on  November 4, 2023

    Yes

  • ChrisFliss  on  November 5, 2023

    I have, it was a struggle because my pasta machine vice doesn’t fit my table, my daughter had to hold onto the vice to keep it still enough for me to turn the handle to roll the pasta. It was fun though 🙂

  • krnries  on  November 5, 2023

    Actually, I never have 🙂

  • mumliz  on  November 5, 2023

    yes but not often

  • ukraines  on  November 5, 2023

    No I haven’t

  • humptybren  on  November 5, 2023

    only once

  • Emmamaryd  on  November 5, 2023

    No, something I have never got round to.

  • SHORTMAN  on  November 5, 2023

    No

  • MrsCJSquirrel  on  November 5, 2023

    Yes and we have just been on a pasta making cookery course so eager to learn more

  • grumpygraham  on  November 5, 2023

    i never have

  • vickyallum84  on  November 5, 2023

    I must be honest, I haven’t but I am keen to learn!

  • ickle0ne  on  November 5, 2023

    Never have but would love to.

  • JohnWalker  on  November 5, 2023

    No I have not made it from scratch before.

  • Twiddle  on  November 5, 2023

    I have never made pasta from scratch, but would love to!

  • nats7  on  November 5, 2023

    I haven’t yet, but maybe I can if I win the book!

  • jamston  on  November 6, 2023

    No not yet 🙂

  • Emwitting  on  November 9, 2023

    Yes, and also – Love the green green color in the picture

  • paulo_b  on  November 10, 2023

    a long time ago

  • Dragonfly63  on  November 10, 2023

    No, but I would love to learn how and this book would help me.

  • Athenajm  on  November 10, 2023

    No I haven’t but I would like to, I’m just not confident about it

  • joke7  on  November 11, 2023

    not yet, happy to learn

  • Lesevans6  on  November 11, 2023

    No

  • Poppyjoey  on  November 12, 2023

    Not so far

  • MrRichTea  on  November 12, 2023

    Yes

  • Beasste99  on  November 12, 2023

    No not yet

  • stulled  on  November 12, 2023

    yes, I have!

  • hammygav03  on  November 12, 2023

    no i havent

  • angiemac18  on  November 12, 2023

    No, but it’s something I keep meaning to try

  • ClaireHamilton  on  November 12, 2023

    No I haven’t tried it.

  • PatBarrett  on  November 12, 2023

    Yes I like to make it from scratch when I have time.

  • DimensionAEB  on  November 12, 2023

    Yes

  • PhillipJD  on  November 13, 2023

    Yes! 😛

  • hibeez  on  November 17, 2023

    Yes, but want to learn more!

  • rbj281  on  November 18, 2023

    Just recently I have started making pasta from scratch and have made a tagliatelle a few times – it was lovely and i’ve got the pasta making bug!

  • orchidlady01  on  November 18, 2023

    I have not made pasta from scratch but would love to learn.

  • aligiraffe  on  November 27, 2023

    No not yet

  • michelle666  on  November 29, 2023

    Not yet but would like to

  • brigs03  on  January 21, 2024

    Yes!

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