description Nigellissima Overview
Nigellissima is a cookbook by British food writer and television cook Nigella Lawson. Published in 2012, it presents Italian-inspired recipes shaped by Lawson's informal home-cooking approach. The book includes dishes from several parts of an Italian-style meal, including pasta, main courses, desserts, and gelato. It is intended for home cooks who want recipes influenced by Italian ingredients and techniques without treating the book as a formal regional culinary history.
help Nigellissima FAQ
Who wrote Nigellissima, and when was it published?
Nigella Lawson wrote Nigellissima, which was published in 2012. The book presents Italian-inspired cooking through Lawson's relaxed home-kitchen style ([official book page](https://www.nigella.com/books/nigellissima)).
Is Nigellissima a traditional Italian cookbook or Nigella Lawson's adaptation?
It is an Italian-inspired cookbook rather than a formal regional Italian manual. Lawson presents Italian cooking with an Anglo twist and practical recipes for home cooks.
What kinds of recipes are in Nigellissima?
It covers more than pasta, including starters, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts. Readers can use it for an Italian-style meal from an opening course through a sweet course.
How long is the U.S. edition of Nigellissima?
The Penguin Random House listing gives the U.S. edition 288 pages. That edition was published on February 12, 2013, while the cookbook itself is commonly identified with its 2012 publication ([publisher listing](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/220212/nigellissima-by-nigella-lawson/)).
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