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Six Seasons of Pasta: A New Way with Everyone's Favorite Food
Author(s): Joshua McFadden (Author), Martha Holmberg
- Publisher: Artisan
- Publication Date: September 30, 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 392 pages
- ISBN-10: 1648291929
- ISBN-13: 9781648291920
Book Description
In
Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables, Joshua McFadden’s approach to seasonal produce revolutionized the way we cook with vegetables. Now, he’s back to transform the way we cook and eat pasta. In Six Seasons of Pasta, noodles become the perfect showcase for each season’s bounty of produce. There are more than 125 recipes organized by season, plus the Italian classics that everyone should have in their repertoire, from Cacio e Pepe to Pasta Fagiole (three ways!). Artichokes with Tomato and Mint celebrates the fresh, delicate flavors of spring; Fall’s warming notes are reflected in Mushrooms with Onion, Pancetta, and Cream; and a classic Winter dish like Baked Ziti with Broccoli Rabe is hearty and nourishing. And the best part? These recipes are all made using storebought dried pasta. Six Seasons of Pasta does so much more than pair noodles with seasonal produce. The book teaches us how to intuitively cook a perfect pasta dish from scratch using McFadden’s no-fail “build-the-sauce-in-the-skillet” method. McFadden’s time-tested technique will always result in a satisfying and delicious bowl of pasta.
Editorial Reviews
Review
―New York Times, The Best Cookbooks of 2025
“This book is an essential addition to your cookbook shelves. . . . [It’s] the opposite of cheffy: every recipe uses regular boxed pasta.”
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“Joshua McFadden forever changed the way I — and probably you — cook and eat [with his first book. His] newest cookbook,
Six Seasons of Pasta, will be similarly essential. . . . [H]ighly cookable and welcoming to the average home cook.”―Eater, Best New Cookbooks for Fall 2025
“McFadden brings welcome inspiration to an ingredient in just about everyone’s cupboard: dried pasta. . . . From classic to innovative takes, this book gives you the fundamentals to intuitively build pasta at home.”
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Bon Appetit, Best Cookbooks of Fall 2025“Highly informative . . . [McFadden] opens with a detailed dive into pasta fundamentals, listing sensory cues that can help determine when noodles are cooked (‘the closer they are to al dente, the more water they absorb, and the quieter they become’) and tips for ensuring that they are then fully coated in a smooth, unified sauce (he recommends adding a bit of pasta water and gently tossing with tongs). . . . This encyclopedic resource is sure to become an essential tool for home cooks looking to elevate their pasta skills.”
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“Simple-but-genius techniques that stay with you forever.”
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“Delicious riffs on classic favorites [that] serve up pure coziness.”
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“An instant classic. . . . A triumph . . . unimpeachable recipes for the home cook.”
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The Week“McFadden is back with a . . . pasta-focused spin on his time-tested formula. Each chapter focuses on seasonally appropriate pasta variations, plus a section on year-round favorites, all made with store-bought dried pasta. Helpful techniques abound.”
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“McFadden’s tips will help you level up your dinner. . . . His approach is proof that truly great pasta isn’t about being fussy or fancy; it’s about paying attention to the small details that end up making a huge difference.”
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“Full of creative twists on classics.”
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“Clear instructions for . . . easy and inspired dinners. . . . [The] flavor pairings make this a book sophisticated enough for the serious cook; the subject matter keeps it appealing for all.”
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“A gorgeous book.”
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“While the recipes all look delicious, what’s really special about this cookbook is McFadden’s attention to detail regarding the proper preparation of pasta and sauce. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right pasta shape and texture for the dish, salting the cooking water adequately, and using the right fats for the recipe and offers numerous variations on classic sauces to suit any diet. . . . This extensive and beautifully designed cookbook will appeal to a wide audience and has something for everyone, no matter their tastes or dietary restrictions.”
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Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW“Delicious. . . . McFadden uses seasonal cooking as his approach to innovative pasta dishes.”
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