Sicilian Pasta Making Alla Norma

Handmade fresh pasta shape called Busiate from Trapani (West) made with a delicious vegetarian sauce from the Catania (East) side: “Pasta alla Norma”. One of the Sicilian signature sauces made with aubergine and salted ricotta cheese immersed in a full-bodied Sicilian tomato sauce. You will make yo

Handmade fresh pasta shape called Busiate from Trapani (West) made with a delicious vegetarian sauce from the Catania (East) side: “Pasta alla Norma”. One of the Sicilian signature sauces made with aubergine and salted ricotta cheese immersed in a full-bodied Sicilian tomato sauce. You will make your hands-dirty but fill your belly with so much happiness. Join this pasta party with your mates and virtually travel to Sicily!

Alessandra was born and raised in Sicily to a very large family of artisans. She worked as a social worker and project manager for many years before re-focussing in 2014 to become a cook, host and events organiser. Alessandra then trained as a professional Pasta Maker in Italy, Padua and Bologna, be

Alessandra was born and raised in Sicily to a very large family of artisans. She worked as a social worker and project manager for many years before re-focussing in 2014 to become a cook, host and events organiser. Alessandra then trained as a professional Pasta Maker in Italy, Padua and Bologna, before launching her own pasta venture. After several years selling out delicious food experiences and workshops both in London, Italy and Lisbon, she is now also sharing her knowledge through e-learning courses and virtual online classes as well as providing consultancy for restaurants around the globe.

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