COOKING CLASS: Classic Roman Pasta 4 Ways with Chef Anthony Sestito

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Join Chef Anthony Sestito for hands-on journey through four classics of Roman pasta: Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara, Alla Gricia, and Alfredo. You’ll ease into the class with a beautiful spread of antipasto on arrival, and then dive into learning how to make a simple and versatile fresh pasta dough from scratch, with an emphasis on choosing the right flours and the importance of resting the dough. Everyone will prepare a batch of fresh tagliatelle or spaghetti, and from there will be guided through the nuances of each sauce — exploring techniques, ingredients, and the subtle differences that define each recipe. Rather than individual cooking stations, the focus is on collaborative preparation and discussion. The final dishes are finished together and served family-style for a tasting that captures the spirit of Roman cooking, where you can compare, contrast and choose your favourite recipe. A relaxed, informative, and delicious way to get hands-on with Italy’s most iconic pasta traditions.

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Anthony Sestito is the head Chef of Pastaio, one of the leading suppliers of specialty handmade Italian pastas to many of Toronto finest restaurants. Building on his Italian heritage and more than 14 years experience working in some of the GTA’s top kitchens, along with several in-depth trips to Italy to study pasta traditions from Bologna to Rome, Anthony founded Pastaio in 2020 to dedicate himself to becoming a full-time pastaio (pasta maker).  @_pastaio_