Culinary Stage
Welcome to the Galbani Culinary Stage, a favorite destination at Festa Italiana North Carolina! Whether you are a seasoned chef or a curious food enthusiast, our cooking demos will guide you through the art of creating delicious Italian dishes that capture the essence of La Dolce Vita! Chefs will share their expert tips and reveal secrets behind Italy’s most beloved flavors. Recipes will include Penne Pasta with Sausage and Sun-Dried Peppers in a Tomato and Ricotta Sauce; Creamy Garlic Mafaldine with Chicken; “The Big Gina”; Mozzarella-Stuffed Italian Sausage; Ricotta Gnocchi in a Sage Butter Lemon Sauce; and Fresh Ricotta Cavatelli Pasta, and there will also be a Sicilian Cannoli-Eating Contest!, So come hungry and get ready to learn Italy’s vibrant recipes so you can bring our cuisine into your own kitchen!
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2025 Italian Dishes
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11:30 a.m.
CHEF: Don Cimorelli
FROM: Triangle Sons and Daughters of Italy
DISH DEMONSTRATION: Penne Pasta with Sausage and Sun-Dried Peppers in a Tomato and Ricotta Sauce
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12:30 p.m.
CHEF: Anthony Luise
FROM:Triangle Italian American Heritage Association
DISH DEMONSTRATION: Creamy Garlic Mafaldine with Chicken
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1:30 p.m.
CHEF: Mamma Roe
FROM: Georgina’s
DISH DEMONSTRATION: The Big Gina: Ground sausage with spinach and Galbani ricotta cheese in a light stock sauce over orecchiette pasta
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2:30 p.m.
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3:30 p.m.
PASTRY CHEF: Ruggero Fratarcangeli
FROM: Mr. Cannoli NC & Sweets
EVENT: Sicilian Cannoli-Eating Contest
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4:30 p.m.
CHEF: Carmella Alvaro
FROM: Melina’s Pasta
DISH DEMONSTRATION: Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Butter Lemon Sauce
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5:30 p.m.
2024 Chef Biographies
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Mark “Chef Marco” Sciortino
GALBANI
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Don Cimorelli
TRIANGLE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ITALY
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Nick Verna
ON BEHALF OF DECECCO
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Carmella Alvaro
MELINA’S FRESH PASTA
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Anthony Luise
TRIANGLE ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
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Diane Johnson & Eileen Vaughan
LASAGNA LOVE