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Pasta

Pasta

By: Quiet. Please
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 From ancient noodles to futuristic fusilli, Pasta la Vista is a delicious six-part journey into the world’s most beloved carb. Dive into the origins, shapes, sauces, and soul of pasta—then twirl your fork and dig in.
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Episodes
  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Jul 15 2025
    1 min
  • Pasta from Scratch

    Pasta from Scratch
    Jul 15 2025
    Claire takes listeners into the sacred art of handmade pasta, breaking down the alchemy of transforming flour, eggs, water, and skill into silky perfection. The episode covers the crucial differences between semolina and doppio zero flours, the impact of egg quality on final texture, and the meditative process of kneading, resting, and rolling dough. Claire explores traditional techniques passed down through generations, the sensory feedback that guides master pasta makers, and how regional variations reflect local ingredients and climate. From mixing ratios to drying methods, listeners learn why the best pasta makers work by feel rather than measurements.
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    19 mins
  • Shape Matters

    Shape Matters
    Jul 15 2025
    Claire explores the ingenious world of pasta shapes, revealing how over 300 varieties were each designed with specific purposes. From the spiral physics of fusilli that captures sauce through centrifugal action to the architectural genius of rigatoni's ridged tubes, every pasta shape represents functional sculpture. The episode delves into regional Italian traditions, the sacred relationship between specific shapes and sauces, and how factors like cooking dynamics, surface area, and structural integrity influence pasta performance. Claire explains why certain combinations have achieved legendary status while others would horrify traditional Italian grandmothers.

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    21 mins
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