Padella by Tim Siadatan

Padella by Tim SiadatanPadella is the long awaited debut cookbook from the iconic London pasta restaurant, bringing its celebrated approach to Italian cooking into the home kitchen. Focused on pasta done properly, it combines accessible, step by step guidance with a wide spread of recipes, from quick weekday bowls to slow cooked ragu and baked classics. The book is richly photographed and cloth bound, giving it strong gift appeal as well as everyday usability. What the Book

Padella is the long-awaited debut cookbook from the iconic London pasta restaurant, bringing its celebrated approach to Italian cooking into the home kitchen. Focused on pasta “done properly,” it combines accessible, step-by-step guidance with a wide spread of recipes, from quick weekday bowls to slow-cooked ragu and baked classics. The book is richly photographed and cloth-bound, giving it strong gift appeal as well as everyday usability.

What the Book Covers

• Padella’s signature pasta dishes alongside new and off-menu recipes.

• Fresh pasta techniques with clear guides to tools, shapes, and methods so readers can build confidence from scratch.

• Seasonal Italian cooking that keeps ingredient lists simple and flavour-driven, in the spirit of trattoria food.

Recipe Style and Range

Expect a mix of:

• Slow-cooked comfort dishes such as spicy pork ragu and rich tomato-based bakes. 

• Creamy and cheese-led pastas, including gorgonzola gnocchi and cacio e pepe styles. 

• Seafood and fresh herb combinations for lighter, brighter plates. 

• Every day “fast wins” that deliver restaurant-quality results without complicated prep. 

Examples highlighted on the listing include pappardelle with beef shin ragu, pici cacio e pepe, fettuccine with ’nduja and mascarpone, and tagliarini with crab, chilli, lemon and parsley.

Key Features

• Pasta-first focus: A dedicated deep dive into pasta shapes, sauces, and the small techniques that make a big difference.

• Practical, home-friendly instructions: Recipes are positioned as easy to follow for non-professional cooks. 

• High-end build and visuals: Cloth-bound with extensive Italian food and travel photography, making it as much a coffee-table cookbook as a working kitchen guide.

• Strong gifting potential: The design, presentation, and restaurant pedigree make it suitable for pasta lovers and food-book collectors.