

Anything's Pastable: Eat Sauté Love
14 snips Apr 16, 2024
Dan Pashman, creator of the Sporkful Food Podcast and inventor of cascatelli, explores the fascinating world of pasta in his culinary journey. He shares the inspiration behind his cookbook, including innovative pasta shapes and unique pairings. Dan embarks on a tour across Italy, uncovering lesser-known dishes and challenging common perceptions of pasta, like the evolution of carbonara. His interactions with renowned food writers and chefs highlight a dynamic culinary culture that embraces both tradition and modern innovation in Italian cuisine.
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Cascatelli's Predictability
- Dan Pashman noticed most people used his pasta shape, cascatelli, in predictable ways.
- This inspired his cookbook, "Anything's Pastable," to showcase pasta's versatility.
Beyond Traditional Sauces
- "Anything's Pastable" avoids traditional Italian sauces.
- It explores new flavor combinations, pushing beyond Italian cuisine.
Pasta's Rise
- Italians didn't regularly eat pasta until the 20th century.
- Pasta became a staple due to fascist government initiatives.