About this season
A new series from Chef Evan Funke spotlighting his searches in Italy for the remaining masters of pasta. The series explores the culture, history and lore behind the unique shapes and textures of the staple food in an effort to save them forever.
Episodes (8)
1. Rasccatieddi di Miscchieddu
Aired 6 April 2020 • 9 min
Evan travels to Teana to explore the nearly extinct pasta shape, Rasccatieddi di Miscchieddu.
2. Agnolotti Del Plin
Aired 6 April 2020 • 9 min
Travel to Roddino to uncover the secrets of the stuffed pasta, Agnolotti Del Plin.
3. Strangulet
Aired 6 April 2020 • 10 min
Follow Evan as he tracks down a woman in a photo and learns the secrets of the forgotten shape, Strangulet.
4. Busiate
Aired 7 April 2020 • 7 min
Get down to the grain in Trapani for the 101 on the handmade shape, Busiate.
5. Trofie
Aired 8 April 2020 • 9 min
Join the local Nonnas as they tackle the sharp and twisted shape, Trofie.
6. Corzetti
Aired 9 April 2020 • 9 min
Evan hits Chiavari to craft the uniquely stamped pasta, Corzetti. Delicate and delicious.
7. Testaroli
Aired 10 April 2020 • 9 min
Head to Pontremoli and unearth the most ancient pasta shape yet, Testaroli.
8. Journey Home
Aired 13 April 2020 • 8 min
The journey home brings all the ancient shapes to a new generation of pasta lovers.