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35 best authentic Italian cook books 📚

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Take a culinary journey with best recipes from around Italy, authentic Italian cooking. The dishes in this mouthwatering collection emphasize carefree Italian cuisine perfect for elevating everyday dining.
 
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Stunning recipes and photography, a cookbook filled with traditional and modern Italian dishes from New York Times bestselling author, beloved actor, and respected foodie Stanley Tucci.
The Tucci Table: Cooking With Family and Friends
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Giada De Laurentiis helps you put a fabulous Italian dinner on the table tonight, for friends or just for the kids, with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of flavor.
Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes: A Cookbook
 
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Take a culinary journey through l'Italia with more than 90 recipes for fresh, authentic Italian cooking. The dishes in this mouthwatering collection emphasize carefree Italian cuisine perfect for elevating everyday dining.
Everyday Italian Cookbook: 90+ Favorite Recipes for La Cucina Italiana ...
 
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Featuring modern translations of all 1,001 recipes, The Pasta Codex incorporates research from every region of Italy and uses every noodle shape and form--flat, shaped, rolled, stuffed--and both dried and fresh pasta. There's never been a more authen...
The Pasta Codex: 1001 Recipes by Vincenzo Buonassisi, Hardcover
 
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After conquering the world of fashion, Dolce & Gabbana has now entered the culinary world with the release of La Sicilia in cucina (Sicily in the kitchen). Published by Rizzoli, the book is a veritable immersion in Sicilian gastronomy, But La Sic...
La Sicilia in cucina
 
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In this new third edition, La Marca adds a number of popular Sicilian recipes that have been featured on YouTube on the popular “Pasta Grannies” channel as well as on La Marca’s own cooking show, “Kitchen on the Cliff.”
Sample recipes:
Omelet with Peas (Frittata ri priselli) Rice Balls (Arancini) Stuffed Artichokes (Carciuofuli cini) Handmade Pasta (Causunedda) Fennel and Orange Salad (Finuocci e aranci a ‘nzalata) Roasted Leg of Lamb (Coscia ri agnieddu arrustuta) Swordfis...
Sicilian Feasts, Illustrated edition: Authentic Home Cooking from Sicily|Hardcover
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Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School, a unique center dedicated to preserving and sharing the great food culture of Sicily. The spirit of the school, now run by Fabrizia Lanza, the founder’s daughter and scion of a renowned family of winemakers that goes ...
The Food of Sicily: Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Culinary Crossroads
 
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The Italian wine bible for a new generation—a superstar sommelier and restaurateur explores the dynamic world of contemporary Italian wine.
ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times
Vino: The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine
 
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Within the pages of Wine & Travel Italy, you will find a tour of delightful experiences waiting at each stop, from iconic vintages to hidden treasures. Brace yourself for a sumptuous odyssey, where fine fining, luxurious stays, and the quest for ...
Wine & Travel Italy Coffee Table Book
 
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First introduction - rolling hills of wheat and colorful olive groves, that inspire authentic Tuscan cuisine, are dotted with villas built by the prestigious Medici family. The Tyrrhenian Sea extends off its coast, lapping the shore of Elba, the isla...
Tuscany Marvel by Cesare Cunaccia - Coffee Table Book
 
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This is the culmination of that research, an astounding feat—2,000 recipes that represent the patrimony of Italian country cooking. Each recipe is labeled with its region of origin, and it’s not just the ingredients but also the techniques that chang...
La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy by The Italian Academy of Cuisine ...
 
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This Tuscan cookbook has a great combination of simple and more complex recipes, so it could work for beginners or more experienced cooks.
The Tuscan Sun Cookbook: Recipes from Our Italian Kitchen
 
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The book provides readers with an in-depth look at the science and technique behind making pizza, focusing on achieving the perfect crust, sauce, and toppings.
The author covers all the elements of pizza-making, ranging from its history and the different styles of pizza from around the world to the science behind dough making, baking, and using different ovens.
The Elements of Pizza: Unlocking the Secrets to World-Class Pies at Home ...
 
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Flour Water Yeast Salt Passion: Vera Pizza Napoletana was written by the Associazione Verace Pizza (VPN).The VPN was formed by a group of Neapolitan pizza makers' families.
It discusses the traditional Neapolitan pizza-making techniques and philosophy of the VPN, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the authentic Neapolitan pizza-making tradition.
The book provides a comprehensive guide to the ingredients, equipment, and techniques used to make Neapolitan pizza, as well as its history and cultural significance.
Flour Water Yeast Salt Passion: Vera Pizza Napoletana
 
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This beautiful cookbook, created in collaboration with Eataly, one of the greatest Italian food brands, features 300 landmark recipes highlighting the best of contemporary Italian home cooking. Excellent, fail-safe recipes and new ideas are presented...
Eataly: Contemporary Italian Cooking by Oscar Farinetti, Hardcover
 
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There is some truth to the old adage, “Most of the world eats to live, but Italians live to eat.”

What is it about a good Italian supper that feels like home, no matter where you’re from? Heaping plates of steaming pasta . . . crisp fresh vegetables...simple hearty soups...sumptuous stuffed meats...all punctuated with luscious, warm confections.

For acclaimed actor Stanley Tucci, teasing our taste buds in classic foodie films such as Big Night and Julie & Julia was a logical progression from a childhood filled with innovative homemade Italian meals: decadent Venetian Seafood Salad; rich and gratifying Lasagna Made with Polenta and Gorgonzola Cheese; spicy Spaghetti with Tomato and Tuna; delicate Pork Tender...
The Tucci Cookbook by Stanley Tucci, Hardcover
 
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Culinary virtuoso and New York Times bestselling author Nadia Caterina Munno expands beyond pasta and into the art of traditional Italian cooking with this vibrant and accessible cookbook—featuring seasonal dishes, healthy entrees, and so much more.

Go beyond the first course of pasta with this brand-new cookbook from The Pasta Queen herself. From aperitivi to awaken your appetite to desserts that end meals on a sweet note—and all the courses in between—Nadia will help you create an Italian dinn...
The Pasta Queen: The Art of Italian Cooking by Nadia Caterina Munno ...
 
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 The series follows American actor Stanley Tucci, who travels around Italy visiting each region and exploring their cultures, cuisine, and history.
Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy S1
 
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This celebration of the simple, hospitable cooking of Italy's small regional restaurants is unmatched in both authenticity and scope.
Osteria: 1000 Generous and Simple Recipes from Italy's Best Local ...
 
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Goulding’s writing has never been better, in complete harmony with the book's innovative design and the more than 200 lush color photographs that introduce the chefs, shepherds, fisherman, farmers, grandmas, and guardians who power this country’s ext...
Pasta, Pane, Vino: Deep Travels Through Italy's Food Culture
 
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The Pizza Bible - World's Favorite Pizza Styles: from Neapolitan to Deep-Dish, Wood-Fired
 
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One of the most beloved cookbooks of all time, from “the Queen of Italian Cooking” (Chicago Tribune). A timeless collection of classic Italian recipes—from Basil Bruschetta to the only tomato sauce you’ll ever need (the secret ingredient: butter)—bea...
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking (30th Anniversary Edition)|Hardcover
 
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This classic book leaves no stone unturned in its exploration of Italian gastronomy. Anna Del Conte, the doyenne of Italian cooking, defines the country's regions, ingredients, dishes and techniques for a new generation in her comprehensive explanati...
Gastronomy of Italy: Revised Edition by Anna Del Conte, Hardcover
 
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Country's most interesting cuisine is to be found outside of well-trodden establishments, and it's as varied and full of personality as it is delicious, an exciting new gastronomy, perfect book for all who loves Italian food.
What to Eat, What to Cook, and Who to Know in Italian Cuisine Today by Laura ...
 
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Michael White is hailed by food critics as the next great hero of Italian gastronomy. His reach extends around the globe with a clutch of acclaimed fine dining restaurants, including Marea, Ai Fiori, Osteria Morini, and pizzeria Nicoletta.
Classico e Moderno: Essential Italian Cooking: A Cookbook
 
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'Brutto is actually bellissimo. A perfect cookbook for lovers of true Tuscan food.
Simply brilliant.'
- STANLEY TUCCI
Brutto: A (simple) Florentine cookbook by Russell Norman, Hardcover
 
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As a native Roman raised in the Umbrian countryside, Viola Buitoni grew up with these artisanal foods, learning about how they developed from centuries-old wisdom, tight-knit communities, and sustainable production. Now a US-based cooking instructor,...

In this debut cookbook, she presents the history and geography of Italy’s most iconic ingredients, showing modern home chefs how to incorporate robust flavors and techniques into their kitchens.
Italy by Ingredient: Artisanal Foods, Modern Recipes by Viola Buitoni, ...
 
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The Silver Spoon, the most influential and successful Italian cookbook of the last 50 years, is now available in a brand new revised edition. Modern recipes from some of the most famous Italian chefs, the style of cooking that appeals to the gourmet chef and the amateur enthusiast alike.
The Silver Spoon New Edition
 
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From making fresh pasta from scratch to preparing the ultimate Chicken Parmesan, Italian/American will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about Italian cooking, and keep you entertained along the way.
Italian/American: It's a QCP cookbook, betch! by Gianluca Conte, Hardcover
 
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There are over 200 recipes, including the great dishes from every major region of Italy. Variations on the classics – pasta, polenta, gnocchi, risotto and pizzas – sit alongside Anna's recipes for versions of Italian favourites, such as peperonata, l...
Gastronomy of Italy: Revised Edition|Hardcover
 
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Super-Italian helps you stock your shelves with healthy Italian superfoods and create meals that are nutritionally dense, supportive of health, and still downright craveable. The superfoods featured and incorporated into every recipe are:

Olives + olive oil: Umbrian Chicken Stew with Green Olives, Kale Salsa Verde, and Grilled Swordfish with Olive Bagna Cauda
Beans + Legumes: Artichoke Dip with White Beans, Crunchy Roasted Butter Beans, and Creamy Cannellini Beans
Cruciferous vegetables: Winter Beans and Greens Soup, Orecciette with Almond Pesto and Broccoli Rabe, and Green Gazpacho
Super-Italian: More Than 110 Indulgent Recipes Using Italy's Healthiest Foods; A Cookbook|Signed Book
 
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In Giada’s Italy, she returns to her native Rome to reconnect with the flavors that have inspired the way she cooks and shares what it means to live la dolce vita.
 
Here she shares recipes for authentic Italian dishes as her family has prepared them for years, updated with her signature flavors. Her Bruschetta with Burrata and Kale Salsa Verde is a perfect light dinner or lunch, and Grilled Swordfish with Candie...
Giada's Italy: My Recipes for La Dolce Vita: A Cookbook|Hardcover
 
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From mid-morning coffee break spuntini to aperitivi happy-hour bites, explore the culture of Italian snacks and street foods in this mouthwatering cookbook.
Italian food has captivated our taste buds for centuries. Combining simplicity and creativity, it enchants with an alchemy of high-quality ingredients, recipes tied to the specialties of each region, and the experience of being at the table. There is...
Italian Snacking: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour of the Day - A Cookbook|Hardcover
 
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In Giada’s most personal book yet, she gives you an inside look at her path to wellness and how she maintains a balanced life. Giada walks you through how to select food that can actually make you feel better and curate a personalized wellness routine to support a healthy mind and body. She shows you her own process of recon...
Eat Better, Feel Better: My Recipes for Wellness and Healing, Inside and Out|Hardcover
 
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Forget everything you thought you knew about Italian food. In Italy, cooks throw away their garlic, they don't stir their polenta, and they never labor over pans of risotto. But they do make enormous meatballs that are tender and light, and they occa... 

The editors at Milk Street have spent years scouring small eateries, local markets, farms and home kitchens from Lombardy to Calabria and from Sardinia to Sicily in search of fresh takes on classic recipes as well as little-known regional favorites t... 

New ways with pasta, from foolproof cacio e pepe in Rome to Puglia's olive oil—crisped fettuccine with chickpeas and a lemony pesto from Amalfi, where the pasta itself is enriched with citrus. Plus some surprising tomato sauces, including spaghetti a...
Milk Street Backroads Italy: Finding Italy's Forgotten Recipes (A Cookbook)|Hardcover