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Max Mariola

Max Mariola

Roman traditionalist Known for his Roman accent and signature "Daje!" catchphrase, delivered with cheerful energy. Advocates a traditional cream-free approach and posts short-form videos at high frequency.

Chef Max Mariola · ~1.08M subscribers (as of 2026-09-05)

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Penne all'arrabbiataPENNE ALL'ARRABBIATA #ricetta #facile e #veloce di Chef Max Mariola

Spaghetti all'AssassinaGli SPAGHETTI ALL'ASSASSINA di Chef Max Mariola! A grande Richiesta: Assassin's SPAGHETTI Recipe

Cacio e pepeCACIO E PEPE perfetta! Ricetta facile con un trucco

La Genovese napoletanaPASTA ZITI ALLA GENOVESE - TUTORIAL - Ricetta di Chef Max Mariola

Pasta alla griciaPASTA ALLA GRICIA Ricetta originale | Chef Max Mariola

Pasta alla NormaPASTA ALLA NORMA - Ricetta Originale Siciliana - Chef Max Mariola

What defines this chef’s technique

  • Reportedly takes the traditionalist Roman position of no cream (senza panna) (the video's own content is unverified)
  • Reportedly uses up all the rendered guanciale fat and finishes with a generous amount of black pepper (the video's own content is unverified)
  • Mostly short-form videos, repeatedly covering the four classic Roman pastas

Cook from this chef’s recipes

7 dishes

Penne all'arrabbiataHigh heat that splatters oil and caramelizes the tomato's sugar, a mother's recipePartly unverified
Spaghetti all'AssassinaA Roman chef's respectful take on the Bari classicSource verified
Cacio e pepePecorino cream whisked in a bowl, with a drizzle of EVOOPartly unverified
La Genovese napoletana2kg of beef from two cuts plus 30g lard, no added water or winePartly unverified
Pasta alla griciaRoman style built on a splash of white winePartly unverified
Pasta alla NormaHis own scallion addition, a food mill to protect the colorSource verified
Spaghetti allo scoglioNo wine — a locally-rooted, shellfish-forward plate finished with salicorniaPartly unverified

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