Breaking the Rules

Name: Breaking the Rules
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SKU: 9781668052570
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A Fresh Take on Italian Classics (A Cookbook)

By Joe Sasto

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A bold, fun, and daring collection of recipes that break the rules of Italian cooking from Top Chef and Food Network star Joe Sasto. It’s time to ditch the same boring recipes and get creative in the kitchen. Known for his signature curled moustache and dynamic... Read More

Format: Hardback

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Breaking the Rules

$69⁹⁹

From one of Bravo and Food Network's most visible and popular chefs (known for his signature curly mustache) comes this bold collection of recipes for breaking the rules of Italian cooking

Description

A bold, fun, and daring collection of recipes that break the rules of Italian cooking from Top Chef and Food Network star Joe Sasto.

It’s time to ditch the same boring recipes and get creative in the kitchen. Known for his signature curled moustache and dynamic presence on shows like Bravo’s Top Chef and Food Network’s Tournament of Champions, Joe Sasto brings his culinary expertise and passion for pasta to your kitchen. Breaking the Rules is a celebration of Italian cuisine, reimagined with Joe’s unique flair, playfulness, and creativity.

Dive into a world of pasta with step-by-step techniques that guide you through creating dishes in all forms, shapes, and sizes. From classic Italian recipes like meatballs and focaccia to innovative creations such as Corn Cacio e Pepe, Marinated Tomato “Amatriciana,” and Pesto Pinwheel Pull-Apart Bread, Joe’s recipes are designed to inspire both novice and experienced cooks. Each recipe begins with a simple version, perfect for beginners, and offers variations to elevate the dish for those ready to “break the rules” and take their skills to the next level.

With stunning full-colour photographs and pro tips throughout, Breaking the Rules is more than just a cookbook—it’s an invitation to embrace creativity in the kitchen. Whether you’re a fan of Joe’s many television appearances or a home cook looking to expand your repertoire, this book is a must-have for anyone passionate about Italian cuisine and culinary innovation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781668052570

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 November 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon Element

Illustration: 4-C photos t-o; 4-C endpapers

Contributors:

With Thea Baumann

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1211g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Celebrity chef Joe Sasto found his love for cooking and Italian classics as a child at his mother’s side, and it was at the Michelin-starred Quince in San Francisco that Sasto’s passion for pasta truly began. In 2018, Sasto forged his own path and dreamed of opening his own restaurant. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March of 2020, he pivoted his career by teaching virtual pasta-making classes. With more than 100 million likes and countless viral social media videos, Sasto has become a recurring judge and chef personality across multiple shows on the Food Network. He’s also competed and appeared on Food Network shows such as Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions, Guy’s Grocery Games, and Chopped, as well as Bravo’s Top Chef and Top Chef All Stars. In 2022, Sasto made the Food Network’s first-ever “Hot List.” Aside from his career as a chef, Joe Sasto has developed a high-end customizable pasta and pizza tool line, and he is the creator of Tantos, the first puffed pasta chip which launched the summer of 2024. He lives in Chicago and enjoys time with his pup, Tito, and his wife, Kait.