Mourning in the culinary world: the “king of pasta” has passed away

Matteo Catalani, known as the “king of pasta” in the United States, has passed away in Washington, DC, where he had lived and worked for several years. The Tuscan chef reportedly passed away following a heart attack, but investigations by US authorities are still under way to clarify the cause of death. Catalani had moved to the United States after graduation to follow in the footsteps of his uncle, a well-known chef too. In just a few years, the young Tuscan chef (just 29 years old) had become a true reference point for pasta in America, thanks also to the opening of several restaurants where he offered Italian menus.
The news, which spread quickly on social media, came as a shock to his friends and colleagues.

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