Scott Conant's Ricotta Gnocchi May Change How You Cook Pasta | Butter Sauce Tip That Holds for HOURS
Scott Conant's Ricotta Gnocchi May Change How You Cook Pasta | Butter Sauce Tip That Holds for HOURS  
Podcast: Chewed UP
Rating: Explicit Published On: Wed Mar 18 2026
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 ConantSocial: @conantnyc Timestamps00:00 – “Red Onion Guy” story + Scott Conant intro01:00 – Miami setting + National Ravioli Day setup02:00 – Scott joins the table + chef stories05:00 – Cooking begins: ricotta gnocchi breakdown08:30 – Butter sauce hack (cornstarch stabilization)11:00 – The REAL way to salt pasta water13:00 – Family, career, and chef life reflections15:00 – Martone Street marinara explained18:00 – Simplicity vs. complexity in Italian cooking19:00 – Final plating: dual sauce gnocchi21:00 – Cooking with family + personal stories22:00 – Where to buy Scott’s sauce23:00 – Chew It or Screw It game25:00 – Giveaway announcement27:00 – Wrap + Patty Cake moment🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon’s collection featured on the show.https://frontgate.comW South Beach → The iconic oceanfront Miami hotel where every balcony faces the Atlantic.https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/miaws-w-south-beach/overview/ Produced by Simple Alienhttps://www.simplealien.com/Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boyhttps://tvboynyc.com/About Chewed UpThree lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud.Episodes drop 3x a week:Monday – AppetizersWednesday – MainsFriday – DessertsSubscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a bite.Want to Watch?→⁠Spotify⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3)→⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow) Want to Listen?→ ⁠Spotify⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3)→ ⁠Apple⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910)→ ⁠Amazon⁠ (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up)→ ⁠RedCircle (https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-e576-4927-acc7-f22e988c1a81) Fan GiveawayThis week’s Giveaway: Martone Street Sauce Sampler Packs (3 Winners)Want in?👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveawayAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy