Holiday Gift Guide 2009: The Silver Spoon Book of Pasta Giveaway

November 14, 2009 by Caryn

This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Mindy!

At least twice a week (and when hubby isn’t home to cook) we eat pasta. It’s one of the easiest and tastiest things to make. And I don’t have to spend a lot of time laboring over it. Now hubby on the other hand, actually enjoys creating gourmet dishes, including pasta dishes that take more than 15 minutes to prep. I like to go the easy route…ground turkey breast, spices, and a can of crushed organic tomatoes. Throw in some whole wheat penne and it’s a quick, healthy meal.

Now, I know there are multiple ways to create pasta and sauces…alfredo, tomato, seafood-based etc. But I had NO IDEA there were 350 ways to make pasta dishes. And…most in under 30 minutes. Ok…I’m listening.

silver spoon pasta

The Silver Spoon Book of Pasta includes 350 pasta recipes and includes some of the most popular dishes from the international best-seller, The Silver Spoon (which by the way is considered the Bible of Italian cooking). The recipes come from every region of Italy and can be used for casual family dining or gourmet meals for entertaining.

I am a visual person, so I like cookbooks with lots of pictures. Of course, my dishes never quite look like the picture, but there are plenty in this book to aspire towards. The recipes are mostly easy to follow and while I’m sure they take most people 30 minutes, I tend to be a perfectionist (and slow in the kitchen, particularly with a 2 year old by my side).

The Silver Spoon Book of Pasta retails for $39.95 and is on sale now online and at retailers nationwide!

Win It! One of you will win a copy of The Silver Spoon Book of Pasta. Simply leave me a comment with your favorite Italian dish (I’m collecting and paying attention…hint hint!). Comments will close on December 1, 2009 at 10 PM PST. One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.

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170 Responses to “Holiday Gift Guide 2009: The Silver Spoon Book of Pasta *Giveaway*”

Proudtopbeapoppa

Chicken Piccata is my toddler’s favorite. He loves it!

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I love alfredo sauce with any kind of pasta. Yummmmm!
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Beth

Does tiramisu count? If not, then probably fettucini alfredo.

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I have to say my favorite dish is Parmesan Eggplant!

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it is a toss up between eggplant parm and shrimp oreganato thanks

I love most pastas if there is some spinach in it.
I love a dish that is called spinach rotolo –fabulous.

My favorite Italian dish i shrimp fra diavolo.

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My favorite dish is Cheese tortellini with proscuitto and peas. Yummy!

I like shrimp scampi the best.

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Spaghetti all’Arrabiata is my favorite Italian dish!

My fav recipe is my own homemade sauce and meatballs.

My favorite dish is a homemade pesto –we grow basil –when it gets cold we bring it inside and place it under a grow light—it grows like gangbusters!! We make a pesto using pistachios —and it is heavenly!
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My family loves pasta dishes, our current fave is a Pasta Carbonara…Yum, pasta, eggs, bacon, cheese….what’s not to love?

This looks so good. I make pasta all the time.

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I love any kind of pasta but my fav is pasta with a butter & garlic sauce.

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we made it last night.

ooops…it was lasgana we made

I love Pasta Fagioli

i like stuffed shells but i put ground pork in the stuffing mverno@roadrunner.com

My favorite pasta dish is one of those hubby’s out-of-town dishes. Mushrooms, onions, white wine and cream over pasta.

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I can’t remember the name but it is oh so good!!! It’s an olive oil based angel hair pasta with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Colorful to the eye and D-LISH to the palate!! Now I want some!

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I love Baked Cheese Tortelloni!!! Yum!!!
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I love ravioli with marinara sauce-Yum! Thanks!

andrea estes

My favorte dish is Spagetti and meatballs! I have a homemade recipe on my cooking blog at http://www.rockthatplate.blogspot.com

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jennifer

I am pretty big on fetticine alfredo!

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We love lasagna in my house

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my favorite italian meal is eggplant parmesan — and have learned how to make it quick & healthier. (it involves pre-sliced/pre-breaded eggplant cutlets from Trader Joe’s, whole wheat angel hair, and vodka/basil sauce combined. can’t skimp on the mozerella though!)

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Katherine

I will always love lasagna! Instead of ricotta cheese, I use cottage cheese.

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I really love CARBONARA SAUCE WITH EGGS, BACON AND CHEESE. It is so good and the perfect Italian pasta dish. This would be a great book to own! Thank you!

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Being an avid Twilight fan, I went to Bella Italia in Port Angeles, WA and my new favorite is Mushroom Ravioli! It was delicious! Now how do I make it at home?!?

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I loved you holiday gift guide but I really liked the Discovery Kids Scanopedia Electronic Talking Animal Encyclopedia by JAKKS Pacific It would be wonderful for use with my grandkids!

My DIL makes a great lasagna

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Donna Holmberg

Chicken Caprese is my favorite. I like to serve it over orchetti pasta because that type has more “body” to it for a more fulfilling mouthful.

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I love a simple aglio olio with really good olive oil..YUM!

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My fav dish is lasagna!

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I like cheese tortillini in a pink sauce (marinara plus heavy cream) with grilled chicken (cubed).

I love Baked Ziti. I made it today for lunch

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Geesh, all I make is lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs, I better up my game! My favorite “Italian” dish will probably always and forever chicken parmigana!

My mom’s homemade lasagna! I have watched her make it and I have bought the EXACT brand of ingredients, but my lasagna never tastes the same!

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This is in no way authentic, really, but something we enjoy — first, I saute about half an onion, and one red and one yellow pepper in olive oil until tender. Then, I add two roughly chopped tomatoes, and one small diced eggplant. I cook all until tender (you may have to add a little more oil and/or a bit of water) and then serve over fried slices of polenta. We like freshly grated parmesan on top

Jenny

My favorite Italian dish is Chicken Tetrazini from this Italian restaurant in southern Illinois but I’ve never found a recipe even close.

Other than that, anything with alfredo sauce!

CHICKEN CANNELONI is my fav Italian dish…..

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lasagna is my pick – if dh makes it!

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I love a good lasagna!

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Chicken piccata comes to mind. Trader Joe’s has an excellent piccata sauce.

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My favorite Italian dish is home-made ravioli with Bolognaise sauce.

Linguine with White Clam Sauce

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I love Shrimp Scampi, but I like to add a little lobster to the mix

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I love spaghetti and meatballs-yum!
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I love Lasagna!

favorite italian dish is pizza favorite pasta is lasagna with tiramisu for dessert.

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Lasagna is my favorite pasta! thanks
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My favorite Italian dish are gnocchi!

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I have to go with the classic, spaghetti!

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Becca

I’m simple…I love fettuccine alfredo…dipped in piccata sauce! Thanks

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I checked out the gift guide and love the Nintendo DSi but haven’t been convinced to get one yet!

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Manicotti is my favorite Italian dish.

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i love shrimp ravioli.

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My favorite is pumpkin or squash gnocchi

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Costco here sells these wonderful spinach ravioli. Good with any kind of sauce.

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My favorite dish is pasta and ricotta.

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I love alfredo with peas- I usually throw together some parmesan, cream, and butter and it’s all set!

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My faves are Veal Piccata and Chicken Caccitore.

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Chicken Parmesan has always been my favorite italian dish!

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Pizza! We eat a lot of pasta, too, and I could use some new ideas!

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My favorite Italian dish is lasagna. minute11@gmail.com

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I like chicken marsala and Trader Joe’s makes a great jarred sauce.

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chicken parm is my all time fav

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I love lasagne!

Thanks for the giveaway!

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I love spaghetti.

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Sophia Loren!

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My favorite italian dish is ravioli.

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baked ziti

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Linguine with Walnut Sauce is one of my favs
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I love pasta dishes and all kinds of Italian food, but one of my favorites is toasted ravioli. It’s pretty much a regional thing, but just about every Italian restaurant in St. Louis does toasted ravioli well.

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Chicken Marsala is my all time favorite. However, the way I love Italian food you would think I was born Italian. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway

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I love lasagna.

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Baked Eggplant Parmesan

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I LOVE Italian… I am currently SEARCHING for the PERFECT Seafood Lasagna recipe.

One Dish I LOVE that is lower-carb (nice to do sometimes) is a Cabbage Lasagna where you use the Cabbage leaves in place of Noodles/Pasta. It is a GREAT substitute. Even my kids and husband like it.

Would love this cookbook (maybe is has the perfect seafood lasagna inside???)

Thanks Rockin’ Mama

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I love almost all pasta, but lasagna has always been my favorite.

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My favorite Italian dish is a dessert.. Tiramisu yum!

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I love Baked Ziti, yummy! Thanks!

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I love Bracciole!

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i love seafood lasagna my hub made it once and it was awesome

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I love Aglio e Olio.

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Pasta with arugula and cubanelle peppers

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My favorite Italian dish is ( my husban says his is Sophia Loren) is Tuscan steak. I found this great recipe here- http://www.aimee.com/recipe/tuscan;html

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