Pasta Grannies: The Official Cookbook: The Secrets of Italy's Best Home Cooks

Daughter loved the book and the recipes

Most of the reviews refer to the youtube channel which is truly a work of archival Italian female cooking history. They are not wrong in their praise. However, I want to let you know that I have made several (not all, not even the majority) of the recipes, and those that I have made are real life, perfect home-cooked food. The ingredients are simple and excellent. Plus, making pasta at home is fun (I confess I use my kitchen aide to roll out the pasta dough because I do not have the skill to hand roll it out. But, regardless, try it, hand rolling or not, it is fun). You should all try Monica's Pasta Basket with Ricotta and Lemon (page 227). I did not have the skill to make the baskets, but made regular raviolis and, along with the sauce recipe, I can honestly I have never had, or made, such an interesting, and at the same, time joyous dish. The ragu recipe on page 158 is also very good.I have purchased many Italian cookbooks which are just to fussy (I am not including Marcella Hazan, those cookbooks are extraordinary). I cannot recommend Pasta Grannies enough. As I work my way through the recipes, if my opinion changes, I will update my review.

This book is so great for anyone - especially those with italian roots, looking to up their cooking skills!! I have always followed the pasta grannies youtube channel and have been cooking for 20+ years. This book is awesome because it details the background of each type of pasta, provides a recipe (includes measurements in grams, cups, and oz. (very helpful because a lot of European cookbooks are only in grams), and in depth instructions. It's very visibly pleasing and so fantastic to have all these recipes continue to be passed down from generation to generation. There are so many different types of pasta to choose from and many are very easy. There's also great detailed instructions on how to make pasta from scratch, which is a fun challenge. I hope that I become more efficient and I am able to learn these recipes and pass them on to my grand children!

"Pasta Grannies" is the most unusual Italian Cookbook I have ever seen, (now own)! Many recipes for authentic dishes I've had traveling Italy, which are rarely seen Italian Restaurant menus in the U.S., nor in Italian Cookbooks, are here in "Pasta Grannies!" The Grannies ("Nonne" in Italian) describe how to make and prepare the various pastas, then the recipes for the sauces, soups, vegetables, meats and more, which they accompany and are authentic Italian meals. All regions of Italy are included as are all the meals of a day! MANGIA! MANGIA!

Interesting stories. Recipes ok

I loved the book and these women who clearly know their way around pasta dishes. These women lived through World War 2 so they are individuals who survived difficult times. These recipes are really hands on productions but for those occasions when you have some helping hands, it will be the star of the meal. Also most dishes would freeze quite well. I have another book on regional Italian. Loki g and it ain’t all spaghetti and pizza…..this book can introduce you to some great new regional dishes

I have made 2 recipes from this book. Both delicious. Easy to follow instructions. Would make a nice present.

My wife made many recipes