This cookbook is a collection of 161 authentic Italian Recipes, written by an authentic Italian chef. This cookbook has a variety of recipes, starting from appetizers all the way through to desserts, with Chef Pasquale's version of the famous Tiramis . Most of Pasquale's recipes are inexpensive, simple and easy to follow. Most of his recipes can be prepared in 30 minutes. Most of the pasta sauces can be made a few days in advance. After a long day at work, all that is needed is 10 minutes to cook the pasta and dinner is ready.