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Learn how to make pasta without rolling pin or machine, just with your hands! You will first make various types of pasta from different regions in Italy, including Spighette, Foglie d'Ulivo, Orecchiette, Busiate, Paguri, and Rosas's invention "Raspberries." 

Then we'll enjoy our fresh handmade pasta with a red pesto as we sit down together in the open lounge by the pool under the stars. We will talk about the different textures, sauces, traditions of those pasta cuts, and wines. Sourdough for "scarpetta" will be provided :).

Chef Rosa has been making homemade pasta since the age of four. Standing on a chair, she shared the pasta board with her grandmother Nonna Giuseppa and her nanny Nunzia. They had different styles. Nonna's pasta was rough, chewy, and uneven looking. Nunzia's pasta was thin like paper, perfectly cut, and smooth. Chef Rosa compares pasta to a signature: we all have our own personalized style. She will share hands-on tips and pinch of love!

Rosa Mariotti is a local chef and sommelier 1, residing in Maui. Rosa was born and raised in the green heart of Italy: Umbria. She got her formal training in Oregon where she also got degrees in Hospitality management,  Culinary and international Pastry. She has worked professionally as a kitchen manager and recipe developer for almost 20 years. Clients include local Mochi Foods and Kumu Farm and Rachel Ray magazine. She has baked professionally at Sugar Beach bakeshop and assisted the internationally acclaimed Nick Malgieri during his book tours. Rosa has ongoing classes in Kona and Maui where she also teaches at UHMC. Her approach to Italian Cuisine involves lesser know traditional Italian classic recipes, all made from scratch,  with a deep analysis on dish origins/ its geography, food history and sustainability (Localvore) and flavor/cuisine evolution and techniques. Currently, Rosa owns her business MoltoOno as a private chef and boutique events caterer all over the Hawaiian Islands. Find more at MoltoOno.com.

Bring: Please bring a bottle of wine or appetizer, to share while cooking. Also: closed toe shoes, apron, large cutting board (not bendable), butter knife and a fork, bench/dough scraper, a couple of large and long bamboo skewers, a large bowl to cover the past, and clean cotton kitchen towel to place the pasta while we wait .

Address: Event will take place at a private home by Ala Moana. Registered guests will receive an email with address and directions prior to the event.

Parking: Abundant free parking in the vicinity.

Members: Login in order to receive discounted pricing (directions for Logging In).

Note: The Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii is not responsible for any liability, cost, and damages which could arise from the programs; and does not provide any refunds, except if it cannot deliver the program, for instance in the case of insufficient enrollment.

Questions: Email us at info@friendsofitalyhawaii.org.