·S3 E305

Scott Conant's Ricotta Gnocchi May Change How You Cook Pasta | Butter Sauce Tip That Holds for HOURS

March 18

28 mins

Episode Description

From the stunning W South Beach, the Chewed Up crew welcomes acclaimed chef Scott Conant for a conversation (and cook) rooted in simplicity, technique, and deep culinary tradition.

Scott shares the story behind his now-iconic reputation (yes, including the “red onion guy” moment), while revealing the philosophy that defines his cooking: less is more — but only when done right.

In the kitchen, Scott prepares a delicate ricotta-based gnocchi packed with broccoli rabe, spinach, and basil, paired with a silky butter sauce stabilized with a clever cornstarch technique and finished with his signature Martone Street marinara. Along the way, he breaks down essential techniques — from properly salting pasta water (hint: not like the ocean) to extracting maximum flavor from simple ingredients.

The episode blends humor, heartfelt storytelling, and serious culinary insight, as Scott reflects on family, his daughters, and the inspiration behind Martone Street — a tribute to the home where his love of food began.

It’s a masterclass in thoughtful simplicity — proving that the most powerful dishes often come from restraint, intention, and great ingredients.

Guest: Scott Conant

Social: @conantnyc

Timestamps

00:00 – “Red Onion Guy” story + Scott Conant intro

01:00 – Miami setting + National Ravioli Day setup

02:00 – Scott joins the table + chef stories

05:00 – Cooking begins: ricotta gnocchi breakdown

08:30 – Butter sauce hack (cornstarch stabilization)

11:00 – The REAL way to salt pasta water

13:00 – Family, career, and chef life reflections

15:00 – Martone Street marinara explained

18:00 – Simplicity vs. complexity in Italian cooking

19:00 – Final plating: dual sauce gnocchi

21:00 – Cooking with family + personal stories

22:00 – Where to buy Scott’s sauce

23:00 – Chew It or Screw It game

25:00 – Giveaway announcement

27:00 – Wrap + Patty Cake moment

🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

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Produced by Simple Alien

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Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy

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