Your Pasta Sucks

Your pasta sucks, but it doesn''t have to. Let celebrated comedian and totally legit author Matteo Lane show you how through 30 delicious recipes and laugh-out-loud stories . Organized by the most important places and people in his life--from Chicago and New York to Rome and Sicily--comedian, actor, and YouTube sensation Matteo Lane’s first cookbook features recipes rooted in serious pasta knowledge but presented with his signature snarky and sassy wit. Turn these pages to find: A conversational recipe (definitely not an argument) with his bestie Nick Smith on their versions of Mac and Cheese. A short rant over the validity of “alfredo” that turns into a delicious recipe for Penna alla Vodka. Matteo’s foolproof Homemade Pasta recipe. Lots of hardworking, handy tips--like a treatise on how to not f*ck up your pasta--so you can learn while you laugh. For fans of Matteo Lane, readers looking for a humorous take on Italian culture, or anyone who simply wants to learn “how to cook pasta like an Italian, Irish, Mexican homosexual,” Your Pasta Sucks will satisfy all. Perfect for: Fans of Matteo Lane and his standup comedy People looking for books that celebrate Italian and Italian American culture Supporters of LGBTQIA+ content creators Fans of Italian cooking and food-centric entertainers like The Pasta Queen Foodies looking for a unique present for a housewarming, birthday, holiday, or host/hostess gift

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Matteo Lane is a multifaceted talent known for his unique blend of stand-up comedy, musical prowess, and artistic versatility. Lane’s journey has taken him from his hometown of Chicago to New York City comedy clubs to sold-out performances across the globe, including at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. He’s entertained millions with his sharp wit, vibrant storytelling, and cultural observations. He will soon premiere his first stand-up special on Hulu and Disney+ internationally.

Previously named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” and described by The Advocate *as “bold and unflinchingly genuine,” Lane tackles a wide range of topics, from his experiences as a gay man to hilarious insights about everyday life. Onscreen, his credits include the Amazon Original film *Upgraded, the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest (opposite Michelle Buteau), the feature film Molli and Max in the Future, which premiered at SXSW, and Netflix’s all-queer stand-up special Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution.

Fluent in five languages and with a singing range of six octaves, Lane lived in Italy as an oil painter and classically trained opera singer before starting his comedy career. He is now based in New York City.

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Your pasta sucks, but it doesn't have to. Let celebrated comedian and totally legit author Matteo Lane show you how through 30 delicious recipes and laugh-out-loud stories.