Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan is regarded as a definitive guide to authentic Italian cuisine, combining nearly 500 regional recipes with techniques for all skill levels. Originally published as two separate volumes, this comprehensive book is celebrated for iconic recipes like the tomato sauce with butter and onion and for its use of line drawings to illustrate cooking techniques. Find more details on the 30th Anniversary Edition at Penguin Random House . Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking: A Cookbook