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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.

The cooks had to replicate or interpret dishes based on Perbellini's "Pop" philosophy, which balances simplicity with sophisticated technique. MasterChef Italia 12x7

This test proved fatal for Giuseppe , whose lack of technical refinement on such high-level dishes led to his departure from the kitchen. External Challenge: Tropea and the "Red Gold" The contestants were presented with ingredients that were

The losing Red Team faced a Pressure Test focused on (peasant cooking), specifically reinventing leftover bread and legumes. This test proved fatal for Giuseppe , whose

The contestants traveled to the stunning coast of in Calabria.

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

The Blue Team and Red Team battled with traditional Calabrian flavors, including nduja and fresh seafood.