Gennaro's Cucina

‘Proper, old-school classics to use up every scrap’ – Jamie Oliver

For Limoni:

‘I can still remember the delight of eating my first Amalfi lemon whole, it was about the time I met Gennaro. Since then his books on Italian food have been a source of inspiration, particularly this one.’ – Rick Stein

‘Passionate, personal and practical, this joyous book will delight a huge spectrum of home cooks.’ – Lovereading.co.uk

For Pasta Perfecto:

‘Accessible, easy to follow, and full of some fantastic seasonal recipes … there’s something to suit every mood, occasion and skill set.’ – The Daily Telegraph

‘This deserves to become a well-thumbed kitchen classic.’ – The Daily Mail, ‘Best Cookbooks of 2019’

‘There’s nothing Gennaro doesn’t know about pasta. He’s an absolute legend!’ – Jamie Oliver

Gennaro Contaldo’s warmth, Italian spirit and sense of fun have led him to be one of the UK’s most-loved chefs. He is renowned for being a mentor to Jamie Oliver and teaching him, with Carluccio, everything Jamie knows about Italian cooking. In 1999, he opened Passione in London, which was awarded Best Italian restaurant in 2005. He is a favourite on Saturday Kitchen, has his own YouTube food channel, and is an ambassador for Citalia, Parmigiano Reggiano and Birra Moretti. This is his eighth book with Pavilion, which include Limoni, Pasta Perfecto and Fast Cook Italian. He lives in east London with his wife and twin daughters.