Al Dente As F*ck

Forty-five recipes that bring Italian tradition to your everyday table, ranging from essential classics to bold, modern twists by the people behind internet sensation Pastology.

Bruna grew up between sheets of dough in her grandparents’ pasta shop. Emanuele was raised in his family’s Roman osteria. After culinary school, they honed their skills in some of Europe’s top kitchens—from Gordon Ramsay in London to Pure C in Cadzand.

Today, they’ve combined their Italian roots and culinary know-how in Pastology—a bold, and totally unfiltered community for pasta lovers who don’t play by the rules. In their highly anticipated debut cookbook, the pasta masters guide you from flour to fork. No shortcuts, no compromises – just pure, al dente perfection. You’ll discover all the inside tricks and techniques for making pasta the traditional way—egg-based, eggless, filled.

Next up are Bruna and Emanuele’s signature dishes, split into 20 timeless Italian recipes and 25 daring modern creations. Short on time? A handful of speedy sauces will even turn store-bought pasta into something unforgettable.

Furthermore, you’ll find clever tips, cheeky stories, and jaw-dropping food photography. This isn’t just a cookbook, it’s a pasta revolution!