7 New Pasta Cooking Books Reshaping 2025

After analyzing a wide range of pasta recipes and cooking methods, Jeffrey Eisner crafted this cookbook to simplify making flavorful pasta dishes with minimal tools. Eisner, known for his bestselling Instant Pot guides, shifts focus here to using just a pot and pan, making gourmet meals accessible and budget-friendly. You’ll find detailed, step-by-step photos for each recipe, helping you master classics like Rigatoni Bolognese and innovative dishes such as Southern-Style Ravioli Lasagna. This book suits anyone looking to elevate everyday pasta cooking without fuss, especially those balancing time and cost constraints in the kitchen.

What started as a desire to simplify traditional pasta making, Glenn Walton distilled the process down to just four ingredients and 20 minutes, challenging the notion that homemade pasta must be complicated or time-consuming. You learn how to craft fresh pasta dough quickly and master recipes like Fettuccine Alfredo and Spaghetti Carbonara, focused on speed without sacrificing authenticity. The book benefits busy home cooks, students, and parents who want fresh flavors with minimal fuss, offering practical tips and fast sauces to elevate simple meals. It’s a straightforward guide that replaces store-bought pasta with easy homemade alternatives, ideal if you want quick, satisfying Italian meals.

This personalized book explores the latest 2025 developments in pasta cooking, tailored to your background and culinary interests. It delves into emerging techniques and innovative recipes that reflect the current evolution of pasta craftsmanship. By focusing on your specific goals and experience, it reveals cutting-edge discoveries and fresh approaches to pasta preparation, sauce creation, and ingredient selection. The book examines both traditional foundations and novel trends, offering a unique learning experience that matches your pace and taste preferences. This tailored guide invites you on a journey through contemporary pasta artistry, enhancing your skills with insights drawn from the newest culinary research and creative explorations.

What started as Dan Pashman's fascination with pasta shapes evolved into a bold exploration of pasta sauces that challenges traditional Italian cooking norms. Drawing on his award-winning podcast experience and a viral pasta invention, Pashman offers 81 recipes that blend global flavors and unconventional ingredients, like kimchi carbonara and miso clam linguine. You learn to break free from standard tomato or meat sauces, embracing creativity and variety in your pasta dishes. This book suits anyone eager to expand their pasta repertoire beyond the usual, especially adventurous home cooks and food enthusiasts ready to experiment with bold, saucy combinations.

Marco Medici's passion for Italian culinary heritage shines through in this collection that delves into authentic pasta traditions across Italy. You learn not only classic recipes like Spaghetti Carbonara but also regional specialties such as Pasta Chî Sàrdi, enriched by Medici's personal stories and practical tips. The book guides you through pasta-making nuances, from ingredient selection to technique, catering to both newcomers and seasoned home cooks. Its vivid photography and cultural context invite you to experience Italy's diverse flavors beyond the plate.

Carla Hutson's firsthand passion for pasta-making shines through in this approachable cookbook, which invites you to master crafting pasta dough from scratch using simple ingredients like flour, eggs, and water. You learn precise techniques for achieving the ideal dough texture, with chapters covering everything from traditional recipes to inventive options like matcha and gluten-free doughs, making it suitable for varied tastes and dietary needs. This book suits both beginners eager to gain confidence and seasoned cooks looking to broaden their pasta repertoire, offering practical guidance without overwhelming jargon. Whether aiming to impress guests or elevate everyday meals, you'll find clear instructions that demystify homemade pasta preparation and inspire creativity in the kitchen.

This tailored book explores emerging developments in pasta cooking, focusing on trends anticipated in 2025 and beyond. It examines new techniques, ingredient innovations, and evolving flavor profiles, all aligned with your culinary background and objectives. By addressing your specific interests, this personalized guide fosters a deeper understanding of cutting-edge discoveries, enabling you to stay ahead in the ever-changing world of pasta. The content matches your skill level and goals, providing focused exploration of fresh insights and novel approaches to pasta preparation. Engaging and current, it reveals how new knowledge in pasta cooking can enhance your culinary creativity and mastery.

The Silver Spoon Kitchen presents a thorough exploration of pasta that goes beyond simple recipes to include detailed explanations of pasta types and origins, reflecting their expertise and Italian culinary heritage. You’ll learn to distinguish among 46 pasta varieties and master over 300 recipes, from everyday classics like Penne Arrabbiata to sophisticated dishes such as Linguine with Lobster. The book’s organization by pasta type, alongside sections on making fresh pasta and understanding ingredient origins, equips you with both practical skills and cultural context. If you’re passionate about Italian cuisine or eager to deepen your pasta-making craft, this guide will enrich your kitchen repertoire without overwhelming you with unnecessary complexity.

What if everything you thought about pasta making was just the surface? Ollie Light’s book takes you beyond the basics, focusing on mastering dough textures and techniques tailored for the Marcato pasta maker. You’ll discover nine distinct dough types, including gluten-free and colorful variations, along with troubleshooting tips that help you avoid common pitfalls. This guide suits anyone who wants to move past store-bought pasta and truly understand the craft of homemade pasta, offering lessons that turn novice cooks into confident pasta artisans.