Discover the secrets of Italian home cooking from the grandmothers who do it best, using all of nature’s larder. This is the joy of real Italian food, just like the nonnas make.

Vicky Bennison, creator of the beloved Pasta Grannies YouTube channel,  travels across Italy to meet real Italian nonnas, and share the secrets of their delicious, traditional cooking.

The 75 new, nonna-approved recipes range from quick dishes with punchy flavours to potato pancakes from the North, and slow-cooked ragus from the South.

The nonnas' wisdom shines through both their words and their food. Their philosophy for a happy and healthy life is to a eat a bit of everything: fresh vegetables, pulses, potatoes, meat, fish, rice and – of course – perfect pasta. 

Inside you’ll discover:

• Classic Italian pasta recipes and regional specialties
• Time-honoured cooking techniques from Italian grandmothers
• The stories and traditions behind Italy’s most beloved dishes
• The flavours of the Mediterranean diet, known for its balance, freshness, and health benefits

About The Author

Vicky Bennison is the creator and producer of Pasta Grannies, a social media brand based on its YouTube channel with over three million followers across YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. She is the author of the best-selling, James Beard Award–winning Pasta Grannies: The Official Cookbook (2019), which has been translated into six languages, and Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking (2022). Recent Pasta Grannies collaborations include Zara, Disney Pixar, and the Winter Olympics.