Culinary Stage

Want to try your hand at the dishes prepared at 2025’s Festa Italiana North Carolina? Click on the dishes below for each chef’s step-by-step recipe! (Coming soon: Sera Cuni’s Fresh Ricotta Cavatelli Pasta recipe)

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; Chicken Penne Pasta; “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!

(Preregister for the Cannoli-Eating Contest by completing the Google form online. And check out details about the event at FestaNC.org/cannoli.)