Pasta World

What you will learn

• The science of pasta water and how to use it to create creamy sauces.
• How to create stable emulsions for sauces that never break.
• The difference between tomato, cream, and oil-based sauces.
• The technique for 'Cacio e Pepe math' - perfect ratios for a classic.
• How to finish any pasta dish like a pro with 'mantecatura'.

Course syllabus

7 units, 37 lessons, taken in order. Progress saves to your account.

1. Unit 1. Unit 1: Foundations

   • Pasta Families: Fresh vs. Dried8 min
   • Mission: Match Pasta & FlourPractice mission3 min
   • Sauce Families: Tomato, Cream & Oil7 min
   • Mission: Sauce Sorting ChallengePractice mission3 min
   • The Science: Pasta Water & Emulsions9 min
   • Mission: Rescue the SaucePractice mission3 min
   • Checkpoint: Sauce Family IDCheckpoint5 min

2. Unit 2. Unit 2: Fresh Pasta Dough & Shapes

   • Dough Basics: Kneading & Resting8 min
   • Shaping: Long & Short Pasta8 min
   • Mission: Shape RecognitionPractice mission3 min
   • Shaping: Stuffed & Specialty Pasta7 min
   • Checkpoint: Shape & Sauce PairingCheckpoint6 min

3. Unit 3. Unit 3: Oil & Emulsion Sauces

   • Aglio e Olio + Lemon Pasta (Acid-Stabilized)7 min
   • Mission: Fix a Split SaucePractice mission3 min
   • Pesto & Brown Butter Sauces8 min
   • Checkpoint: Emulsion RescueCheckpoint6 min

4. Unit 4. Unit 4: Tomato Sauces

   • Simple Sauces: Marinara & Pomodoro7 min
   • Pancetta-Based: Amatriciana & Arrabbiata7 min
   • Mission: Sauce Pairing QuizPractice mission3 min
   • Complex Sauces: Norma & Bolognese9 min
   • Checkpoint: Sauce ID & TimingCheckpoint6 min

5. Unit 5. Unit 5: Cream & Cheese Sauces

   • Cream-Based: Alfredo & Vodka Sauce7 min
   • Egg Emulsions: Carbonara & Gricia9 min
   • Mission: Egg Emulsion PracticePractice mission3 min
   • Cheese Emulsions: Cacio e Pepe & Four Cheese9 min
   • Checkpoint: Cacio e Pepe RatioKnowledge check6 min

6. Unit 6. Unit 6: Advanced Finishing

   • Deglazing & Wine Sauces7 min
   • Pan Sauces & Butter Mounting8 min
   • Timing, Tossing & Plating8 min
   • Mission: Service Timing ChallengePractice mission3 min
   • Checkpoint: Service SimulationCheckpoint7 min

7. Unit 7. Unit 7: Projects & Mastery

   • Project: Glossy Oil EmulsionPractical project30 min
   • Project: Regional Tomato SaucePractical project30 min
   • Project: Cream Precision (Carbonara or Cacio e Pepe)Practical project30 min
   • Project: Fresh Pasta & Paired SaucePractical project30 min
   • Project: Restaurant-Style PlatingPractical project30 min
   • Final Project: Signature DishPractical project40 min

Questions

Do I need fancy ingredients?

No! Most recipes use simple pantry staples like pasta, oil, garlic, and cheese.