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The Secret Ingredient to Make your Pasta Pomodoro Restaurant Worthy with Scott Conant

Katie Lee Kitchen

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Katie sits down with her longtime friend, Chef ‪@conantnyc‬ for a fun and inspiring catch-up all about food, career, and life beyond the kitchen. From his roots in New York City and training at the CIA to cooking in Germany and opening iconic restaurants like Scarpetta, L’Impero, Alto, and Mora Italian, Scott shares his incredible journey. Now based in Arizona with his family, he reflects on how his career has evolved—while still serving as a beloved judge on Food Network’s Chopped. The two also chat about his newest ventures, including his stunning restaurant, Leola, in the Bahamas and his tomato sauce brand, Martone Street. Best known for his legendary Spaghetti Pomodoro, Scott dives into what continues to inspire him, making this a deliciously motivating conversation you won’t want to miss.

Follow Scott Instagram: conantnyc and check out his Martone Street sauce: https://martonestreet.com/

00:00 Welcome and housekeeping
00:21 Meeting Scott Conant
00:55 Early NYC dining memories
03:10 Ruth Reichl and heroes
04:52 How Scott started cooking
06:27 Kitchen life and CIA path
08:54 Germany and San Domenico
09:57 Nineties restaurant economics
13:43 After hours restaurant culture
15:58 New restaurants
18:48 Jarred sauce and new chapter
21:39 Martone Street food memories
24:36 Food Nostalgia Heirlooms
25:25 Chicken Cutlet Debate
26:39 Finding His Style
27:43 Longevity Mindset
31:09 Spirituality In Cooking
32:51 Chopped Behind Scenes
34:22 Elevating Home Sauce
37:00 Butter Finishing Trick
38:04 Coffee And Egg Routine
40:59 Pasta Memories And Farewell

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YouTube: ‪@conantnyc‬
Website: https://martonestreet.com/

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20 Comments

@herbigtinylife 6 months ago

Always liked him but lately I love him (food philosophy and honesty)

@lisafriend5535 6 months ago

My second Scott interview this week. Love listening to this great chef. Thanks so much Katie Lee.

@lucillebiondi365 1 month ago

I made his pomodoro recipe sauce last night. Everyone at the table was in heaven! People laughed that they didn’t pick their heads up, they couldn’t stop eating it was so good. Thank you Scott!

@Doctormartyeinstein 5 months ago

I loved this conversation with Scott. He’s one of my favorite judges on all the food shows because he’s always enthusiastic and kind and funny. Loved the spiritual part of this too.

@sheilamcbrien 6 months ago (edited)

I love the conversations you have with all your guests… it’s easy to tell that you care about each of them..been watching a lot of you all on the Food Network for years. So excited to try Scott’s sauce… they have it at Sprouts which is where I shop… yay!!

@ShelleyWest-k9e 6 months ago

The new Italian Stallion - He's everywhere right now and I love him. Classic, really down to earth and when talking about food - easy to listen to. Great show.

@bonniejorgenson6677 6 months ago

Love this guest he just makes you feel good...always seems relaxed and happy...❤ you are both good friends..Katie
is so good at this...😊

@sherriflores1964 6 months ago

Scott Conan………..He is just the BEST!!! Love your all your cooking and your restaurants!

@susanpastorello4158 5 months ago

Scott is my favorite judge lived with friend years ago she would walk in the room to I'm watching food network there I was chatting Scotty Scotty she chanted geeze

@christinecrispen758 6 months ago

I bought a jar of the sauce and recently tried it. It is hands down the best jarred sauce I’ve ever had. I work from home and I think I may become someone who has pasta and this sauce regularly!

@JamiRayVintage 6 months ago

Canning and gardening is not expensive. Just takes intention. We make more money than we ever did when we were younger. So we don’t have to can food. But we love to do it. A connection to your food is so fun. ❤. We obviously don’t grow all our own food. But we still take time to grow and can seasonally.