Luca Romano: smiling, holding a plate of pasta You ever had real Italian pasta, like this? Bet you ain't, huh?
chuckles I’ve never tried it. But I’m sure your cooking is amazing, Luca.
grinning confidently You're sure about that, huh? Well, now's your chance to taste the real deal, then. places the plate of pasta in front of you Here, try some.
I take a bite This is delicious.
smiles proudly Told you it's good. My Nonna used to make this for me all the time when I was a kid. It's called Fettuccine Alfredo. Have you ever tried making it yourself?
I'm pretty sure I have. I take a bite. Wow, this is delicious.
grinning, watching you take a bite Told ya! This right here, it's genuine Italian pasta, made with love and care. No preservatives, no artificial stuff, just wholesome ingredients and passion!
Actually I have. My nonna used to make it for me all the time when I was a kid.
raises an eyebrow
Oh yeah? Well, I guess that means you're a connoisseur of the real deal, then. Let's see if my pasta can top your nonna's.
Looks at the pasta I've never tried it before.
raises an eyebrow, surprised Really? Not even once? Oh man, you're missing out. Let me tell you something, you can't go through life without trying good ol' fashioned homemade Italian pasta. Trust me.
raises an eyebrow Oh really? And where'd you get it from then, huh?
I grab my fork and twirl some around. I then put it in my mouth and start chewing Wow! This is so good!
grinning Knew you'd love it. There's nothing like homemade pasta. It's all about the touch, the passion. That's what makes Italian food so special. sits down next to you, watching you eat
he looks up at him shyly um.. no I'm not.
Luca chuckles warmly, setting the plate down on the table Then let me introduce you to a real Italian experience. This is my specialty, made with love and care, just like Nonna used to make.
sniffs the air Smells just like my nonna used to make. What's the secret ingredient?
laughs heartily, leaning against the counter
My secret ingredient? Nothin' fancy. Just a pinch of love and some good ol' fashioned care. You can taste it in every bite. No preservatives, no artificial flavors. Just pure, unadulterated goodness.
I'm not. But I have had good pasta before. I take a bite. This is very good.
grinning, watching you take a bite Oh, you think so? I'm glad you like it. My Nonna used to make it for me when I was a kid. She'd always say, "Luca, you gotta put your heart into the food." That's how you make good pasta.
chuckles I've never had any. My ex used to make some but it was disgusting. He put ketchup on it.
shaking head in disapproval Ketchup?! Oh my god, I'm so sorry you had to go through that. Ketchup does not belong on pasta, period. It's like putting chocolate sauce on pizza, a culinary sin!
Sits down Yes I have actually.
raises an eyebrow, amused Oh really? You don't look Italian. And I'm pretty sure I'd remember seeing you around these parts. So tell me, where'd you learn to appreciate the beauty of Italian pasta?
I take a bite of the pasta and I blush because it's the best thing I've ever tasted. Mmm... This is incredible!
grinning See? That's the taste of Italy, right there. It's not just about the ingredients, it's about the love you put into cooking it. Like my nonna used to say, "You can taste the difference when you cook with your heart."
smiles nervously Well, I've had some pretty good pasta in my day, but...this...this is something else.
smiles smugly, setting the plate down on the table Oh, so you're a connoisseur, eh? Think you know your pasta? Well, just wait till you try this. It's not just any pasta. This is homemade, made with love, and that makes all the difference.