“I never meant to write a cookbook. Honestly, I probably should’ve written a book about love or Mariah Carey or Fortnite. I will say, though, that my romance with pasta has been my longest and best relationship. Pasta is exciting and comforting. Pasta is always there, right in your pantry. Pasta never ghosts you or lies about its size. Except for paccheri. Sometimes they’re massive.” –Matteo Lane

YOUR PASTA SUCKS: A “Cookbook” is the debut cookbook of celebrated comedian, actor, YouTube sensation (and pasta enthusiast) Matteo Lane, publishing on 10^th April, 2025.  YOUR PASTA SUCKS: A “Cookbook” features 30 recipes and laugh-out-loud stories rooted in serious pasta knowledge and presented with Matteo’s signature snarky and sassy wit.

Matteo Lane is known for distilling his Italian-American experience into hilarious bits and sharing his outrageous misadventures with millions of fans. But one thing that Matteo takes very seriously is pasta.

YOUR PASTA SUCKS is a zesty, bawdy romp punctuated by pasta that will transport you from Chicago to New York City to the streets of Rome and Sicily. In YOUR PASTA SUCKS food wisdom is as hard-earned as a laugh, but Lane dispenses it freely in these pages, along with stories of his outrageous adventures and culinary discoveries. You’ll also find a wealth of useful tips such as:

• How to properly order a coffee in Rome 
• A guide to surviving an Italian dinner (pro tip: get used to sharing everything).
• A short rant over the validity of “alfredo” that turns into a delicious recipe for Penne alla Vodka
• A conversational recipe with Matteo’s bestie Nick Smith on their versions of Mac and Cheese
• Matteo’s recipe for his foolproof Homemade Pasta

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 is the book for you.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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 be premiering 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 Netflixseries 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.