This episode of Flavors and Knowledge explains the drying process of pasta during times. From the invention of the "lagana"...which is today's the form of lasagna. The ingenuity of the Italians created the famous brand ''alzacanne'' where two youngster carried pasta strands hanging from sugar canes throughout the towns, while hoping that the sun would do the drying. It's truly fascinating, on how a simple and natural method, eventually developed into a mechanization, bringing the pasta to be stored and preserved for a long period of time. For recipes, suggestions, and cooking tips from the chef, as well as our cooking school calendar visit HERE
