Franchising

Arizona welcomes build-your-own pasta joint

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November 10, 2020

Pasta78 opened its first location Monday in Chandler, Arizona. The fast casual Italian eatery allows guests to enjoy a customized pasta dish in a casual environment at an affordable price point, founder Cosmo Magliozzi, said in a company press release.

"I am thrilled to be able to share the fresh pasta and sauces that were inspired my father, Chef Antonio Magliozzi, with our guests," he said in the release. "He has been celebrated for his legendary career as a celebrity chef and restauranteur, and to be able to bring his authentic Italian approach to cooking to a fast-casual concept for everyone to try is an honor."

At Pasta78, guests build their own pasta bowl by choosing one of several homemade pasta options as well as a house-made sauce, protein and toppings. The restaurant has a rotation of several pastas including a gluten-free option, but primary pastas include two long-noodle and two short-noodle variations, made fresh on-site every day. The restaurant also serves homemade pasta sauces including a signature marinara and pesto, as well as specialty rotating options such as lobster cream and the Italian tuna red sauce.

Additionally, Pasta78 offers several grab-and-go salad options including a mixed green salad, Caprese salad and an Italian tuna salad made from the family's traditional recipe. Desserts include classic Italian favorites such as torta della nonna, cannoli and sfogliatella.

Pasta78 is located at 2780 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 6, in Chandler.