The Healing Power of Pasta: Graduate Natalia Lepore Hagan’s Inspiring Story

The Ultimate Dish

In today’s episode, we chat with Natalia Lepore Hagan, a 2022 Escoffier graduate with honors and the founder of Midnight Pasta Co.

After experiencing profound personal loss, Natalia shares how she channeled her grief into building Midnight Pasta Co.—a beacon of joy and community. Since earning her culinary degree, she’s taught over a thousand people the art of making fresh pasta and hosted unforgettable events that blend food, fun, and connection. Natalia’s passion for cooking was passed down from her grandfather, and it’s evident in the poetic, theatrical way she speaks about this beloved craft.

Join us as we explore her rich Italian heritage, her background in performing arts, and the transformative, healing power of these memorable culinary experiences.

פרקים

1. The Healing Power of Pasta: Graduate Natalia Lepore Hagan’s Inspiring Story (00:00:00)

2. Built on Family Tradition (00:03:44)

3. A Grandfather's Reverence (00:07:40)

4. A Cultural and Culinary Mosaic (00:10:34)

5. Confident Performance (00:12:38)

6. The Choice to do Culinary (00:16:40)

7. Lessons from Escoffier (00:21:04)

8. So Many Things to Do with Food (00:25:13)

9. Midnight Pasta (00:28:54)

10. Life Through Grief (00:34:03)

11. The Philadelphia Food Scene and the Future of Midnight Pasta (00:38:37)

12. Passion and Joy (00:43:01)

13. Natalia Lepore Hagan's Ultimate Dish (00:44:40)