Pasta enthusiasts will say “Prego, prego!” many times over for this sumptuous edition, part of the Essentials Recipe Collection series. Its easy-to-handle smaller size holds a treasure trove of 56 innovative pasta recipes, all with the Cooking Light kitchen-tested seal of approval. Gorgeous cover art, smart commentary, and big, bold photos make reading it almost as enjoyable as cooking with it. Evidence of Cooking Light’s fundamental philosophy abounds: that good food, well prepared and shared with others, is one of life’s greatest pleasures.