Masterchef Italia 12x7 -

Cooking for 35 local producers and experts, the two teams had to center their menus around the famous Red Onion of Tropea .

The tension was high between Sara and Francesco , as the judges looked for more than just a "home-cooked" meal—they demanded a professional elevation of humble ingredients. MasterChef Italia 12x7

The Blue Team secured the win, praising their ability to balance the sweetness of the onion with spicy local ingredients. Pressure Test: The "Poverty Food" Evolution Cooking for 35 local producers and experts, the

The contestants were presented with ingredients that were aesthetically unappealing or "ugly"—such as monkfish head, knobby roots, and misshapen vegetables. The goal was to transform these ingredients into a "beautiful and delicious" fine-dining dish. Pressure Test: The "Poverty Food" Evolution The contestants

The guest of honor was the renowned two-Michelin-starred chef . He brought three of his iconic dishes that required extreme precision:

Bubu (Abubakar) stood out by demonstrating high technical skill and aesthetic plating, earning him a significant advantage for the Invention Test. Invention Test: Technical Mastery with Giancarlo Perbellini

The contestants traveled to the stunning coast of in Calabria.