Craftsy and TODAY Food Debut New Immersive Cooking Class “Pasta Like a Pro: Everyday to Gourmet” with Celebrity Chef Scott Conant
Screen-to-Spoon Digital Content and Video Series Offers Innovative Culinary Experience for Viewers from The Comfort of Their Own Kitchens
Craftsy, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment’s preeminent online destination for passionate makers to learn, create and share, and TODAY Food have partnered with celebrity chef and restaurateur Scott Conant (Fusco, The Ponte, Mora Italian) to develop a new digital cooking class “Pasta Like a Pro: Everyday to Gourmet.” Debuting on October 16, the pasta master class gives viewers insider access to Chef Scott Conant’s signature dishes and pro techniques. For a sneak peek, visit here.
“Pasta Like a Pro: Everyday to Gourmet,” is part of the Craftsy Culinary All-Stars collection, which allows everyday chefs to learn from, and cook with, top chef personalities like Conant, from the convenience of their own kitchens. From simple weeknight dinners to more complex dishes, the how-to video series can satisfy any pasta craving. All of Conant’s recipes will also be available via a visually-stunning digital cookbook on Craftsy.
“I’m excited to share my personal joy for cooking with the Craftsy audience. There is something so special about creating that perfect bite in your own kitchen,” says Conant. “I grew up with Italian food; it’s my passion. I created this Craftsy class to teach innovative ways on how to create the elegant simplicity of a delicious pasta dish for all cooking levels.”
Speedy foodies can enjoy a special launch day introductory offer for “Pasta Like a Pro: Everyday to Gourmet,” available free for 48 hours on Craftsy’s website on October 16 and for a one-time $39.99 fee thereafter. Once a user has access to the class, it becomes permanently accessible in their library. With the feasibility to rewind, re-watch or even catch a scene in slow motion, food fanatics can easily master tricky techniques.
“At Craftsy, we bring endless creativity and inspiration to at-home enthusiasts with notable field experts and helpful how-to content,” says John Levisay, CEO and Founder, Craftsy. “We’re thrilled to partner with an esteemed talent such as Chef Scott Conant, who brings the same unwavering passion to his cooking as the Craftsy foodies bring to our community. ‘Pasta Like a Pro’ offers something for everyone – from on-the-go recipes to carefully crafted complex dishes.”
Versatile Chef and TV personality Scott Conant started his career as a chef at some of New York’s best restaurants. Cooking for 32 years, Conant brings his personal affinity and experience with Italian cuisine to develop savory, authentic recipes for his master class on Craftsy such as penne alla puttanesca and a signature bolognese sauce.
For more information on “Pasta Like a Pro: Everyday to Gourmet” please visit www.craftsy.com.
About Craftsy
Craftsy is the leading online destination for passionate makers to learn, create and share.Offering content for millions of creative tastemakers in over 180 countries, Craftsy delivers a growing, unrivaled collection of more than 1,300 on-demand videos and classes. Craftsy works with experts in a range of verticals including quilting, sewing, knitting, cake decorating, drawing, painting, cooking, crochet and many more, combining top-quality content, anytime convenience and the intimacy of an in-person experience with the world’s best talent. With six in-house studios and a top-notch creative team, Craftsy produces high quality broadcast content that inspires and entertains. Craftsy’s premium online shop provides an assortment of supplies, kits, patterns, fabrics and more. Members of the Craftsy community – whether neighbors or makers across the world – inspire and support each other with ideas, tips and positive feedback along the way. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Craftsy is a part of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. For more information, visit http://www.craftsy.com.
Craftsy on social:
Instagram: @becraftsy
Twitter: @beCraftsy
Facebook: @craftsy
Pinterest: @Craftsy
About Scott Conant
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Conant officially put his name on the map when he opened the beloved L’Impero in 2002. It garnered a three-star review from The New York Times, the title of “Best New Restaurant” from the James Beard Foundation and praise from top publications such as Gourmet and Food & Wine, which named Conant one of America’s Best New Chefs in 2004. In 2017, Conant opened Fusco in New York’s Flatiron district; Mora Italian, a modern, convivial osteria in Phoenix, Arizona; and The Ponte, a contemporary Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, California. Conant has appeared on the Today Show, The Chew, CBS’ The Talk, Live with Kelly & Michael and Good Morning America, and is a regular judge on Chopped, consistently one of Food Network’s highest rated programs. He has also published three cookbooks: New Italian Cooking, Bold Italian and The Scarpetta Cookbook.
Scott Conant on social:
Instagram: @conantnyc
Twitter: @conantnyc
Facebook: Scott Conant
