Mateo Zielonka
Mateo Zielonka, aka The Pasta Man (dubbed so by his Instafans), is based in London, where he has his own pasta studio. Polish-born, he has worked in London for 10 years, including time at Padella and Polpo. He also teaches pasta classes. Follow him on Instagram @mateo.zielonka and on YouTube.
Tagliarini alla Vongole
This tagliarini alla vongole recipe comes from the book Pasta Masterclass, by London-based chef Mateo Zielonka. Here, he uses the ribbon-shaped tagliarini pasta to pair with flavorful clams and herbs, a delicious take on the classic linguine alla vongole.
Campanelle with Mushrooms and Gorgonzola Sauce
This campanelle with mushrooms recipe comes from the book Pasta Masterclass, by London-based chef Mateo Zielonka. He creates a chestnut egg dough to make the bellflower-shaped pasta known as campanelle, then adds mushrooms, gorgonzola, cream, and spinach for a decadent cold-weather dish. Do try this at home.
Spaghetti alla Chitarra with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs
In an excerpt from his recent book Pasta Masterclass, London-based chef Mateo Zielonka uses fresh spaghetti alla chitarra and slow-cooked tomato sauce to pair with meatballs.