Instant Italian

A go-to collection of 100 deceptively simple Italian dishes that deliver comforting home-cooked meals in one hour or less.  

Italian cooking expert Anna Gass believes bringing the classic flavors of Italy to your table doesn’t have to take all day: everyday dishes can be simple and crave-worthy too. This Italian-American cookbook inspired by her television show, Instant Italian with Anna Gass serves up 100 ingenious takes on traditional Italian dishes.  

Upgrade your morning standard over-easy with Pesto Fried Eggs, elevated with a sprinkle of Parmesan and toasted pine nuts. Take pizza dough to a new heights with Bubble Bread, a crisp dough with a cheesy center, or prepare a psychedelic Hippie Pizza with colorful tomato, pesto, and vodka sauces. Fry a batch of Nonna’s Chicken Cutlets and serve them with a Zippy Lemon Sauce (or a quick spritz of lemon if you’re in a hurry). Whip up Arancini Baked Casserole which transforms the beloved Italian fried rice ball snack into a cozy casserole. Plus, Anna shares her favorite easy-lift desserts like refrigerator friendly Cannoli Icebox Cake and fudgy Tiramisù Brownies.  

From red-sauced and cheesy favorites to fresh and flavorful spins her family loves, Anna transforms accessible ingredients into new favorite dishes that are always tasty, effortlessly impressive, and never fussy.