Pasta for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Why not! In this fifteenth addition to the 101 Things series, Kelly (author of the series titles on tofu and the air fryer) concentrates on pasta and fairly easy-to-find ingredients from the supermarket. Her handful of tips upfront is less focused on tools and how-tos and more on practical advice, like defining small, medium, and large sizes of pasta and the differences between cooking pasta for cold versus hot dishes. Recipes like everything bagel spaghetti and tuna noodle skillet favor quick preparations but can be somewhat repetitive (marry me chicken orzo bake versus one-pot marry me orzo). Categories sometimes overlap too: veggie-based, baked pastas, brunch and lunch options. The section called "Around the World" adds a bit of novelty to the collection with dishes like Turkish pasta, Jewish noodle kugel, and Singapore spicy tofu noodles. A good choice for beginner chefs who want to make sure their menus will appeal to a wide range of eaters.

– Booklist

Kelly (101 Things To Do with a Tortilla) has created a comprehensive collection of pasta recipes that answers the question, "What else can I make with pasta?" Pasta is broadly defined here to include egg noodles, ramen, and wonton wrappers. After brief general notes, readers will find the 101 recipes in red type, without interior illustrations or photos. The instructions are concise, and most recipes, including ingredient lists, fit on one page. The recipes are organized into thematic sections, including brunch, salads, baked dishes, and vegetable dishes, with some options for vegan dishes. Some sections rely heavily on prepared foods, such as a jar of Alfredo sauce, especially in the "Weeknight Pastabilities" section. Many recipes follow similar steps and require only a few tools. This volume does not have an index, so readers searching for a specific ingredient will need to seek out likely options in the table of contents, which lists all recipes. VERDICT This practical recipe collection is especially helpful for readers who usually keep foods such as cream cheese, coconut milk, and various pastas on hand and are seeking new ideas.

– Library Journal