So much fun and funny and I guess learning a thing or two about cooking didn’t hurt either. I highly recommend. Thanks NetGallery!

This was a great intro cookbook for making simple but good pasta. I love how Goode covers just about every form of pasta and recipe you could really want and the recipes were easy to follow.

Despite saying himself that he has no business writing a cookbook, I felt like this one was really fun. It was part cookbook, part family story, and part comedy. I really like Matteo’s stand up and crowd work, and felt like his voice came through very clearly. I particularly enjoyed the bits about his family, as well as the photographs included. It didn’t necessarily give me new recipes but there were some tips I’ll integrate.

Thank you Chronicle Books and Netgalley for this ARC copy of this cookbook.

I have seen Matteo out and about on social media, and I never fail to laugh at his stand-up videos... please watch the Oprah's Horcruxes video and that alone will convince you to buy this cookbook. That being said, I knew I needed to snag this arc while I could, and it did not disappoint. Not only is it packed with tips and tricks for pasta making--please listen to this book and don't break your pasta to boil it--and delicious recipes, but it also has a sprinkling of comedic relief, so if you get frustrated with a recipe just flip through the cookbook and you'll be laughing through your tears.

Definitely suggest this book whether you have experience cooking or not!

Read if you love:
🍝 Pasta
🎙️ Comedy shows
🥘 Cookbooks
📚 Learning How to Cook

I’ll be honest, youtube isn’t something I watch on my own - my older teens and husband love it, andI appreciate it from that aspect in that people share their talent / creativity / knowledge and share that with viewers. Whether to learn something, to laugh, etc., but I watch it if someone in my family puts it on and I’m sitting by the television. That was my first introduction-ish to Matteo Lane.

When I first saw this cookbook cover and read the author’s name, I checked to make sure it was the same Matteo Lane and upon realizing it was, I decided to read an early copy with my family.

As a New Jersey-shore Italian, I was interested from a family and food standpoint, as a mom and wife, I was also interested because it was written by someone that they all very much like and appreciate. And having read this, I can now say that I like the author as well 🙂

The cookbook is very visually appealing - the layout, and the photos - gorgeous. The stories introducing chapters and recipes are laugh out loud funny - even if you’re not familiar or a fan. The recipes are enticing and the photos accompanying the recipes will likely easily be tempting enough to try your hand at a few or more (I’m not a great cook, my baking yields far better results, but none of the recipes seemed overly difficult, imho). You may also finish reading this book with an intensely strong desire to visit and eat your way though Italy.


Recommended for fans and (non-vegan) pasta lovers alike.



Thank you to Chronicle Books and NetGalley for the PDF

I first fell in love with Matteo through his comedy online. One day I saw a video he made of his Italian cooking, and he did such a nice job explaining the recipe I felt I could do it just from the video. I only watched it once, and he gave me the confidence to make this. I made it for my husband and I, and we LOVED it. Do yourself a favor and buy this book just for the Cacio e Pepe recipe. That would make this worth it alone. This whole cookbook is just as amazing, and I cannot wait to make every recipe. If you like Italian food and comedy this book is absolutely for you!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for my advance copy!

And now I want pasta…
I saw author Matteo’s infamous Alfredo video on social media months (or maybe a year) ago and have enjoyed much of his content since. Matteo is funny. He’s irreverent and isn’t afraid to say the “weird thing” which always makes me laugh. So when I saw that he now had a cook book, I immediately grabbed it to explore. At the ripe old age of 42, I’ve started learning how to actually cook after growing up in a household where black pepper is considered “spicy.”

Thankfully my tastebuds have matured past my mother’s fondness for all things bland, but that had left me lacking in imagination and skill to really cook well. Over the past year, I’ve attained some comfort in the kitchen, and while I am no longer a novice I would never claim expertise. This book is perfect for my skill level. The recipes are authentic and relatively simple with explanation from the nuances of pasta types to basic Italian cooking skills all wrapped up with stories that are completely worth reading. So many cook books add prose to their recipes that fall flat and aren’t worth reading. Matteo, on the other-hand, relates the recipes to peeks into his childhood, historical or anecdotal stories, tales from his trips to Italy, and so much more all written with his unique humor and whit. The pictures feature a stunning cooked dishes or humorous glimpses of real life. His book inspired not only my hunger but also a desire to try some of these. I can’t wait to figure out where I can get fresh pasta and real parmigiano-reggiano. I feel like as an American, we’ve been cheated out of having really good pasta, but I can’t wait to try out some of these recipes.

FANTASTIC!!
"How to Cook Pasta like an Italian, Irish, Mexican Homosexual"
The writing is humorous and relatable, the photos gorgeous, and the recipes look delicious (I haven't tried to make them YET but definitely will). I highly recommend this book.

I love how much personality this cookbook has! I’ve enjoyed Matteo Lane for many years now, so I was super excited to see he made a cookbook. Some recipes are super easy, some are more complex, but many look good. I’m going to try the cacio e Pepe, the tiramasu, and pistachio pesto. Fantastic book if you love pasta or are a beginner cook.

There is nothing i love more than carbohydrates, reading, and laughing. This cookbook is a home chef’s delight! If you need me I will be cooking every recipe in this book, sopping up all the sauce with a fat chunk of bread!!!!

Yummmmmmm!!!!

Thanks Netgalley and Chronicle Books for allowing me to read this early. Now tell me who I need to olive oil up to get a physical copy!!!!

This book is everything. I was not expecting it to be as funny as it was and I was just as interested in reading the stories and background of the dishes and I was in reading the recipes. Usually with cookbooks, there are recipes that I would not even want to try, but every recipe is appealing and true to the Italian culture. A+

This cookbook is a humorous, heartfelt cookbook that combines Italian recipes with Lane’s trademark wit. Lane brings a fresh, comedic perspective to the cookbook world, debunking pasta myths while sharing his Italian-American family traditions. His “no-filter” approach makes for a uniquely entertaining read, one that’s less about perfection and more about enjoying the cooking process.

Tried the cacio e pepe and it was pretty good! The book is full of various recipes that are relatively easy to make and the steps are outlined in a very simple way.

100/100 or 5.0 stars

This was fantastic. The stories, the recipes, the photography, the humor. All so well done and fun! I haven't cooked anything...yet. The recipes all seem easy to follow and look delicious! I will definitely try some of these dishes in the future!

This book is big, honest, fun, and yummy. I feel so inspired to cook more pasta just from reading this book. Thank you for sharing your humor, love, family, history, and so much more.

Let’s be honest: your pasta probably sucks. But fear not, because comedian Matteo Lane is here to teach you how to fix that with 30 delicious recipes, hilarious stories, and his signature sass.

In Your Pasta Sucks, Matteo brings his A-game with recipes that are both full of flavor and hilarious. Whether he’s dishing out his version of Mac and Cheese with his bestie Nick Smith or giving you a rant about the “alfredo” disaster that turns into an incredible Penna alla Vodka, this book is packed with laughs and real Italian kitchen wisdom. Plus, there’s a foolproof homemade pasta recipe that'll have you saying, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

It’s not your typical cookbook. Matteo isn’t pretending to be a chef—he’s your funny, slightly chaotic friend who knows his pasta and isn’t afraid to mess things up in the best way. Expect tips on how not to mess up your pasta, guides to ordering coffee in Rome, and even a tongue-in-cheek love letter to Italian culture.

If you’re a fan of Matteo’s comedy or just someone who wants to cook pasta like an Italian, Irish, Mexican homosexual (yep, he said it), this book is a must. It’s more than a cookbook—it’s a snarky, hilarious, pasta-filled adventure. Grab it, laugh, and start cooking! 🍝

This was fun and funny, and I really enjoyed it. While I personally won't be making a lot of the recipes, I think this would make a perfect gift for a pasta lover in your life. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for honest review.

I've been a fan of Matteo Lane for a while now, so of course I was interested when I discovered he was coming out with a cookbook.

This cookbook won't give you all the ins and outs and techniques of how to cook, as Matteo isn't a trained professional. What it will offer you is delightful commentary amongst some wonderful Italian based recipes. Growing up in an Italian-American family myself, I relate to much of what Matteo says Italian culture and all the particulars involved in the cuisine.

The recipes are easy to follow along and more importantly delicious. I cook an abundance of elaborate meals myself, but I made my parents the Pasta della Mama and my father asked for seconds. Can't wait until this cookbook hits the shelves!

This book is so Matteo! It’s essentially a recipe (pun intended!) for what brings him joy and highlights what matters most in his life.

The no-fuss recipes are sprinkled with delightful stories about his Italian-American family and his travels to Italy, all delivered in the comedic style his fans know and love. Metric measurements are included which benefits the European readers.

I would’ve loved to see more vegetarian recipes, though I wasn’t really expecting them. :)

Thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the digital review copy!

Matteo Lane’s Your Pasta Sucks is a rare cookbook that entertains as much as it educates, blending sharp humor, heartfelt anecdotes, and genuinely stellar recipes. This isn’t your typical culinary guide—it’s a chaotic, hilarious celebration of Italian food, culture, and unapologetic sass. Lane’s voice leaps off the page with the same charisma that’s made him a standout comedian, but don’t let his jokes fool you: this book is packed with serious culinary chops.