As an Italian-American who follows Matteo Lane on IG, this was an immediate download for me.

A cookbook that has easy, practical, and delicious recipes with Lane’s humor generously sprinkled onto each page? What more could you ask for. I’ve already made three of the recipes in here and one of them is now a staple in my house, on heavy rotation. This is the most faithful Italian cookbook I’ve seen in that it really captures how most Italians cook by just throwing things together without any real measurements. Matteo Lane gets it and conveys it so well.

Honestly, my one critique of this is that I wish there were more recipes. I could have used fewer interviews with his friends and more ways to incorporate cheese into my pastas.

This is a great cookbook and I’m so glad it’s come into my life.

Your Pasta Sucks, A “Cookbook” by Matteo Lane is absolutely everything I was hoping it would be. I have seen his stand up and his YouTube videos, so I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled across his cookbook! The humor is exactly what I was hoping for, the pictures are vibrantly beautiful, and the recipes are easy to follow with ingredients that I might actually have on hand. I loved reading about his large family (two actually) and also seeing familiar faces of his found family. I am not Italian, but I genuinely laughed out loud at the section about how to tell if you have a Nonna. (I, sadly, do not.) I genuinely enjoyed this cookbook and recommend it to anyone who wants to know how to cook like an “Italian, Irish, Mexican, Homosexual”. Bravo Matteo! Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

This is a fun and informative cookbook all about pasta. As someone who loves all forms of pasta, I cant wait to add this book to my cookbook collection. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Matteo Lane's Your Pasta Sucks is probably the most entertaining and irreverent cookbook you'll buy all year. I'd never heard of Lane before and found his descriptions of his family history were hilarious and audacious. The recipes are easy to follow and, having made several, they are tasty. People looking for a quick and easy Italian cookbook, as well as Matteo Lane fans will enjoy this cookbook.

I saw Matteo Lane eating pasta on the cover, while wearing a skimpy apron and had to buy it for my friend's birthday, but I'm keeping it!
What an absolutely beautiful book. Matteo's recipe instructions are hilarious, yet understandable.
The photography is amazing and it has an appealing format.
I like the recipes because the ingredients he uses are what I would buy at the grocery store anyway.
He explains why the type of pasta to use varies from dish to dish and why it is better to splurge on the good stuff - for more starch in the precious pasta water!
And finally, the basics are written down clearly to make a perfect dish - from a simple red sauce to the heavenly Tiramisu.
I think I may even find my pasta making attachment and try the ravioli press that I bought 10 years ago and never used.

As an amateur cook, I can’t really speak to how good the recipes are—but as a fan of stand-up comedy, this book is an absolute gem! I loved reading every word of it and would go down the rabbit hole of homecooked italian food just for the joy of hearing Matteo's sassy preaching in my head!

thank you to netgalley for the e-arc. i made 3 recipesf rom the book and all turned out fine. nothing was special about them and i don't think i would be reaching for it again on my shelf if it were there. matteo is a very funny comedian and personality and maybe he should stick with that.

I discovered Matteo through his stand-up work and was curious if this book would deliver. Highly enjoyable and hilarious.
The wit is on point, and so are the recipes! This is a hit!

As a carboholic and ADHDer, I'm always on the look out for quick and super yummy pasta recipes. There are so many great recipes at varying levels of complexity/difficulty/involvement in this cookbook, which is perfect for accessibility, and 2 dishes have become go-tos when I'm planning my weekly meals. I feel like pasta can sometimes feel intimidating, but this cookbook made it feel super approachable and made me chuckle!
Sincere thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the chance to read this book in exchange for my honest review!

I love Matteo Lane, he's so funny and I'm so excited that he's diversifying himself to cooking! Your Pasta Sucks is easy and funny! Thanks Chronicle and NetGalley for this ARC!

Hilarious and wonderful YOUR PASTA SUCKS by Matteo Lane was a surprising blend of memoir and commentary leading to delicious recipes. Never has food and eating been presented from such a witty and raucous point of view. While I originally read it for the recipes, I kept on getting caught up in the stories behind them. Penne a la vodka will never be the same. I received a copy of this book and these opinions are my own, unbiased thoughts.

Matteo layouts great recipes with a sense of humor only he can deliver. I already want to purchase a physical cot so I can keep trying all the recipes in here! Yum!

I love everything about this book. I was giggling the whole way through, and it made me want pasta so badly. My only issue with it is the vast differences in serving sizes. Some are 1-3 servings, whereas others feed a giant family.

I love eating pasta but haven't perfected my own pasta dishes so reading this cookbook is my attempt to perfect my pasta and I cannot wait to test it out,

Gleeful Goblin Review: I was so delighted to have a chance to advance read this book because I've seen some teasers around Matteo's cooking on social media and absolutely drooled. My personal favorite recipes are in Chapter 2: Rome and especially Cacio e Pepe and Pasta alla Carbonara. Though with egg prices right now it's going to be a minute before I can afford to try out this recipe for it sadly. I will however confess, I can't resist a good Fettuccine Alfredo and I will perish on that hill. I agree with Matteo wholeheartedly on his opinion of linguine and angel hair pasta but you can't take my farfalle from me. It's the perfect pasta for my favorite garlic chicken recipe but I can see Matteo's point. All that being said, Pasta della Mamma aka "pasta alla pantry" sounds INCREDIBLE and I need to make it as soon as possible.

I've loved Matteo's comedy for a hot minute and it is present on every page of this book. The style is relatable, the humor is on point, and the recipes are drool worthy. Reading this book will make you laugh/snort and make you ravenously hungry at the same time. I'm not someone who loves cooking but I fully am on board with what Matteo says is his "repertoire is limited by knowledge and preference". I don't want or need to be able to cook everything but I do want to cook a few things that I love WELL and I feel like Matteo made this book for me as an approachable way to do just that. 5/5 Stars

What can you expect from a cookbook written by a gay Italian, Irish and Mexican American stand up comedienne from Chicago? Plenty!

Matteo Lane writes about his love for pasta in a personal and humorous manner in his cookbook, "Your Pasta Sucks". As far as the recipes go, he admits that he is limited by his knowledge and preferences. Unfortunately, I love seafood, which he hates, so I was disappointed not to see any fish in the book. Not even my favorite: anchovies!

There is so much to love though, so I’ll let it slide. It’s not all about recipes (even dessert) that have been passed from generations, but he relates other cultural tidbits in a humorous way. How do you know if your grandma is Italian? How do you conduct yourself at an Italian dinner? What are the rules for ordering coffee in Italy? By the way, he’s been there numerous times.

I enjoyed the peeks into his life, and I look forward to trying some of the recipes. That’s especially true if my finished dish looks anything like the colorful, mouth-watering photos.

Get ready to laugh and cook as you indulge in "Your Pasta Sucks".

(This review will be posted on UnderratedReads on April 4, 2025

Such a fun cookbook. I love watching his tik toks and YouTube videos and this cookbook is no different. Love his sense of humor but mixed with yummy recipes.

I've been following Matteo for awhile on social media and was excited to read his cookbook. The recipes are delicious and easy to follow. I enjoy reading his family stories and the history of the recipes. Bravo!

A great cookbook! Have tried several recipes and so far they are all fantastic. Simple and easy to find ingredients and clear instructions. Would recommend to friends.

I had a great time reading "Your Pasta Sucks: A 'Cookbook'" by Matteo Lane and J.J. Goode. I've always enjoyed Matteo's work, and the stories interspersed throughout this cookbook were a delightful addition that made it even more enjoyable. This was a fun and unique take on a cookbook, and I really hope it does well. Matteo's humor and creativity really shine through, making this not just informative but also entertaining.