Italian Cooking Week Preview Engages Young Bahrainis with Pasta Mastery

Manama: From July 27-31, 2025, the Embassy of Italy in Manama hosted a preview of the Italian Cuisine Week in the World, featuring a five-day course titled Pasta from Scratch. This initiative set the stage for the main event, which is scheduled for November.

According to Ansa News Agency, the course was led by Young Chef Francesca Bottacci, who imparted the secrets and history of five traditional Italian pastas and condiments to 30 young Bahrainis. The program highlighted the health, culture, and innovation aspects of Italian cuisine, which are central themes of the Italian Cuisine Week in the World.

The event was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs as part of the Youth City 2030 Festival. It garnered significant interest due to its focus on traditional Italian gastronomic culture and sustainability, alongside the hands-on experience of crafting flavorful dishes under Chef Bottacci’s guidance.

“Italian cuisine represents a healthy, balanced, and sustainable food model,” stated Amb
assador Catalano. He emphasized that the ongoing innovation and research processes enrich the entire food cycle. The approval of Italian cuisine as a Unesco intangible heritage would further enhance the rich tradition and regional diversity of Italian culinary arts.

The initiative provided an opportunity for young Bahrainis to explore the extensive knowledge and tradition of Italian cuisine, as highlighted by Ambassador Catalano.