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Sapori di Mare e Sole: Italian Coastal Cooking

Join Paola Albanesi for a menu inspired by Italian coastal summers.

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Sapori di Mare e Sole: Italian Coastal Cooking

Sapori di Mare e Sole: Italian Coastal Cooking

Join Paola Albanesi for a menu inspired by Italian coastal summers.

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    $ 135.00
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    $ 158.00
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You'll begin with the kind of simple bite that opens a meal in Italy — lemony home-cooked white bean crostini, bright with olive oil and citrus. Then you'll hand-roll spizzulus, a traditional semolina pasta from Sardegna, and dress it with a fresh tomato-and-basil sauce finished with stracciatella, the creamy heart of burrata, melting gently into the warm pasta.

At the center of the class is a whole fish baked in a delicate meringue crust, a striking technique that seals in moisture and keeps the fish tender and juicy. It's finished with extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs, releasing an aromatic, sea-kissed fragrance.

To finish, you'll prepare strawberries with Moscato zabaglione, light, airy, and gently perfumed with sweet wine.

On the menu

  • Crostini di cannellini al limone: Cannellini bean crostini with lemon and olive oil.
  • Spizzulus freschi di semola al pomodoro fresco e basilico con stracciatella: Fresh semolina pasta with tomato, basil, and burrata filling.
  • Branzino in crosta di meringa salata: Whole fish in savory meringue crust (branzino or orata depending on market).
  • Fragole al limone con zabaglione al Moscato: Strawberries with Moscato zabaglione.

Details

  • BARN’s kitchen facility regularly uses ingredients on the FDA’s major allergens list. This class uses dairy (burrata), eggs (zabaglione, meringue crust), wheat (pasta), and fish.
  • Don't bring water bottles or personal drinks. Water will be provided.

Details

A $22 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers all the ingredients you'll need.

Class Policies

  • Closed-toe shoes must be worn in the studio at all times. Tie back long hair. 
  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
Instructor
Paola Albanesi

Paola Albanesi grew up in Milan in a family where food was both a daily ritual and a business. Her father was a sommelier and olive oil taster, and her parents ran a gelato shop. She has been teaching Italian cooking in the Seattle area for more than a decade, with a focus on seasonal ingredients, regional recipes, and hands-on experiences. She’s collaborated with PCC Markets, Book Larder, and Hestan Cue, and leads small-group culinary tours in Tuscany. Find her upcoming events, classes, and recipes at https://linktr.ee/Paola_Albanesi.

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